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  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors are located in Reading - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar
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  • 3 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Reading registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 Regardless other companies tell you it may be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Reading since November 2025*

Disposal

of house residence, Bourne Lane, RG7 5NY completing on 17/11/2025 at a price of £875,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Purchase

of apartment Abbey Gardens RG7 5TZ, sold for £423,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

Disposal

of terraced residence, Little Lane, RG7 6QX completing on 25/11/2025 at a price of £970,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Transfer

of semi-detached property, Tylers Lane, RG7 6TN completing on 20/11/2025 at a price of £735,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Reading

Can you suggest a Alliance & Leicester accepted Reading conveyancing lawyer finish our home move within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to go for a local Reading solicitor or an internet comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Reading conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Reading. Approach some well established law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Explain your deadline together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that genuine.

It is a dozen years since I bought my home in Reading. Conveyancing solicitors have now been instructed on the sale but I am unable to track down the title documents. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. First the deeds may be with the lender or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who acted in your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Reading relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to to identify solicitors on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Reading?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

I am buying a new build house in Reading with a mortgage from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. The developers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep told me not disclose to my lawyer about the deal as it would put at risk my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

What does commercial conveyancing in Reading cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Reading incorporates a broad range of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent told us that the seller will only go ahead if we instruct their chosen solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Reading

It is highly unlikely the sellers are driving this. Should the owner require ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the vendors direct and make the point that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to use your own,trusted Reading conveyancing firm - as opposed tothose that will provide their estate agent a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds pre-set by senior management.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Reading regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lesley A Clay Solicitor, Wayside Cottage, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6TE
  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Reading

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Reading specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Lesley A Clay Solicitor, Wayside Cottage, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6TE
  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Reading regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Reading with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Reading. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • John L Banky Solicitors, 18a High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AN

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

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