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Logical reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ravenshead

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Ravenshead is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers have offices in Ravenshead - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Ravenshead has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Ravenshead selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ravenshead since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ravenshead

What is the best way of identifying a cost effective conveyancing in Ravenshead?

First ask the people you trust whom they would instruct.

Option 2 is to search the web for conveyancing in Ravenshead. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and request that they forward you their conveyancing fees and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee the legal process in advance ofmaking your choice.

Third is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your individual factors including the type of property,timings, complications and who the proposed lender is. Do not be fooled by ninety nine pound conveyancing in Ravenshead

Is it realistic for conveyancing in Ravenshead to be concluded inside 28 days?

In a situation where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will have local contacts and insight. It is even conceivable that they may have transacted previousproperties in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Ravenshead conveyancing solicitor. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that nearly one in five of Ravenshead conveyancing deals are frustrated or derailed after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being held up by almost 21 days. It is believed that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Most Ravenshead conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

I am helping my step-mother sell her flat in Ravenshead. Will the conveyancing solicitor commission the energy assessment or do I organise this?

After the demise of Home Packs, energy assessments was retained a required element of moving property. An energy assessment needs to be commissioned before the property is put on the market. This is not a task that solicitors ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a Ravenshead conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange energy assessments given their relationships with long established local accredited person

A relative pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Ravenshead there could be various restrictions preventing external changes to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Ravenshead which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Ravenshead should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Clydesdale, do Ravenshead solicitors incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any lender fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

A friend recommended that if I am purchasing in Ravenshead I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Ravenshead conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Ravenshead around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Ravenshead Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Ravenshead Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Ravenshead.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Ravenshead. 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.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ravenshead

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I have just started marketing my ground floor flat in Ravenshead.Conveyancing has not commenced however I have recently had a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the maintenance contribution as normal because all rents and maintenance charges should be allottedon completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ravenshead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Julia T Betts, 5 Milton Court, Ravenshead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9BD
  • Alcocks Solicitors, Byron House, Commercial Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1EE
  • Bryan & Armstrong, The New Meeting House, Station Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1EF
  • Harrop White Vallance & Dawson, 9-11 Albert Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1EA
  • Shacklocks Llp, St. Peters House, Bridge Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1AL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ravenshead regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ravenshead with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Ravenshead. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Julia T Betts, 5 Milton Court, Ravenshead, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9BD
  • Bryan & Armstrong, The New Meeting House, Station Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1EF
  • Harrop White Vallance & Dawson, 9-11 Albert Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1EA
  • Shacklocks Llp, St. Peters House, Bridge Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1AL
  • Marchants, Regent Chambers, Regent Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1SW

Typically, Ravenshead conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Ravenshead conveyancing searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation supplied by the owner’s solicitor
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Mansfield
Mansfield Woodhouse
Ravenshead
Hucknall
Watnall

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

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