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Top reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Princes Risborough

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Princes Risborough - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 3 Experience means that Princes Risborough conveyancer have established valuable working relationships with Princes Risborough local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Princes Risborough.
  • 4 Princes Risborough conveyancer are the key to a successful Princes Risborough home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Princes Risborough since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Princes Risborough

I am hoping to move into my new home in Princes Risborough next Tuesday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the mortgage company. What risks does the lender expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Princes Risborough.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Princes Risborough. I need to find out if they are accepted on the Halifax approved list of lawyers. Can you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

You should e-mail your conveyancer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please get in touch with Halifax who may be able to help.

I need some quick conveyancing in Princes Risborough as I have an ultimatum to complete in less than 4 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not taking a mortgage you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Princes Risborough the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Princes Risborough?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Princes Risborough. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Princes Risborough. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Princes Risborough

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Princes Risborough with the intention of expediting the sale process?

  • A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Princes Risborough can be avoided if you appoint lawyers the minute your agents start marketing the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
  • You believe that you know the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable verify this by asking your solicitors. A purchaser's conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to to exchange contracts if the remaining number of years is below 75 years. In the circumstances it is essential at an as soon as possible that you identify whether the lease term for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale. Many landlords or managing agents in Princes Risborough levy fees for supplying management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should discover the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most usual reason for frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Princes Risborough. If you have carried out any alterations to the property would they have required Landlord’s consent? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Princes Risborough leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring necessitate a licence issued by the Landlord consenting to such works. Where you dont have the consents in place do not contact the landlord without checking with your solicitor before hand. If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should make sure that you have the original share document. Obtaining a duplicate share certificate is often a time consuming process and slows down many a Princes Risborough home move. If a reissued share is needed, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (where applicable) for this sooner rather than later.

Princes Risborough Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the block? It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other major work is anticipated to be shared between the tenants and will materially increase the the service charges or necessitate a specific invoice. Be sure to discover if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Princes Risborough. If you like the apartmentin Princes Risborough yet your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a hard compromise.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Princes Risborough regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Princes Risborough but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Regler & Company, 51 High Street, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4DJ
  • Dc Kaye Solicitors Limited, Old Bank Chambers, 2 Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0PW
  • Timothy Kench & Co, 6 Chequers Parade, Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0PN
  • Stuart Fantham & Company, 12 High Street, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6EA
  • Benhamlaw Limited, The Sanderum Centre, 30a Upper High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3EX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Princes Risborough regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Princes Risborough with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Princes Risborough. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Regler & Company, 51 High Street, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4DJ
  • Dc Kaye Solicitors Limited, Old Bank Chambers, 2 Wycombe Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0PW
  • Stuart Fantham & Company, 12 High Street, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6EA
  • Bignalls, Coombe Farm, Coombe Lane, Naphill, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 4QR
  • Benhamlaw Limited, The Sanderum Centre, 30a Upper High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3EX

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Princes Risborough normally includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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