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Main reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Richmond

  • 1 The Richmond conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Richmond
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Richmond
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Richmond has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Richmond registered with the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Richmond since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Richmond

My previous solicitor has given a fee calculation of £1400 for fixed fee conveyancing in Richmond. I am hoping to downsize from a Victorian house for £250,000. Is this too much? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Richmond?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are prepared to invest time comparing charges you might reduce the fees marginally by say £125. On the other hand, you maycome to regret opting for an an untested lawyer. If is important to ensure that the firm can act for your mortgage company. You can utilise our comparison tool to get a quote a Richmond conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Richmond.

As a novice what is the most important piece of guidance you can give me regarding purchase conveyancing in Richmond?

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Richmond or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, estate agent and sometimes your mortgage company. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Richmond is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose interest is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.

There is a worrying increase in the "blame" culture- someone must be blamed for the process being so protracted. You your first instinct should be to trust your lawyer ahead of all other parties in the conveyancing process.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Richmond. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Richmond

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Richmond prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Richmond. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Richmond to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

How do I locate a Richmond solicitor on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 25miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the facility on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Richmond conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Richmond conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to see whether they are on the National Westminster Bank panel

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Richmond it shows results of numerous conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Richmond or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Richmond differ, so it's advisable to secure a minimum of four quotes from different solicitors. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Richmond

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Richmond practicing 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

  • Scotts Wright, 34 Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AP
  • Critchley Hall Solicitors, The Office, Golden Lion Yard, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AS

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Richmond?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Richmond. When using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a speedy, objective and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Richmond.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Richmond is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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