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Oxford Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Oxford
  • 2 87% freehold and 13% leasehold conveyancing in Oxford for this year to date
  • 3 971 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Oxford
  • 4 Average time from start to completion was 74 days for conveyancing in Oxford
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £21,646

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oxford since January 2025*

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Sale

of terraced premises, Baltic Wharf, OX1 4JX completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £720,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Disposal

of semi property, Norreys Avenue, OX1 4ST completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £749,211. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced property, Earl Street, OX2 0JA completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £508,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion

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Disposal

of apartment Frenchay Road OX2 6TG, at the agreed amount of £625,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oxford

I was recommended to a lawyer who has sent a quote for £1700 for freehold conveyancing in Oxford. I’m looking to sell a modern property for £250,000. Is this expensive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Oxford?

The costs illustration is slightly on the high side. If you shop around you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you couldcome to rue choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Remember to ensure the conveyancer can act for your mortgage company. Do utilise our comparison tool to locate a Oxford conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Oxford.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Oxford. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 23/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :

We are getting the release of further funds on our mortgage from Skipton as we wish to conduct a loft conversion to our home in Oxford. Are we obliged to select a bricks and mortar Oxford solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?

Skipton don't usually instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Skipton list.

About to purchase apartment in Oxford. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Oxford lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.

Coventry BS have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Oxford has been agreed to, what happens next?

Your estate agent will want to be informed of your lawyer's details (ensure that the conveyancers are on the lender’s approved list). Telephone Coventry BS or your financial adviser and finish off any appropriate forms. Coventry BS will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to book a time for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Coventry BS will issue the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Oxford.

I'm refinancing my existing home to a buy to let loan with Nationwide Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards further property. The location we are looking at is Oxford. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the transactions?

Do use our search tool on this site to check that the conveyancers are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are your lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your desired outcome and requirements.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Oxford. I've chance upon a site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

My aunt completed her conveyancing in Oxford eight years ago. She has since got married, divorced and is now married again. She now wants to dispose of the Oxford property. I suspect that she will simply be requested to provide a copy of the marriage certificates to the property lawyer but she is concerned it could delay the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the title details for the house?

It is not absolutely necessary to bring up to date the title for the property as long as you have the proof required to demonstrate how the change of name occurred.

The buyer’s solicitor should check the land registry entries and ask for evidence to establish the change of name for instance marriage documentation.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Oxford

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Oxford with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Oxford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Oxford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Oxford. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH

Planning law solicitors in Oxford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Oxford practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Licensing And Safety Lawyers, Prama House, 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7HT
  • Law And Property Lawyers Limited, 5 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL
  • Franklins, 15 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AN

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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