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Main reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sandiacre

  • 1 The companies shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are based in Sandiacre - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Sandiacre regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Sandiacre and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Sandiacre regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sandiacre since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sandiacre

Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Sandiacre even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example if I intend to acquire a shop in Sandiacre with a mortgage from Barclays Direct?

Our comparison service is mainly utilised to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in Sandiacre but we have listed at the bottom of this page some Sandiacre commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the solicitors directly to check if they can also act for Barclays Direct

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Sandiacre?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Sandiacre and Solicitor partnerships in Sandiacre offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. The two can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We are buying a detached bungalow in Sandiacre. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to ascertain if these alterations were previously refused?

Your conveyancer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Sandiacre will occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain alterations or need the permission of another owner. Some works require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I have paid off my mortgage with Virgin Money. I assume I don't need a Sandiacre conveyancing practitioner on the Virgin Money panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Virgin Money mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Virgin Money mortgage from the register. Virgin Money, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Virgin Money has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Virgin Money has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Virgin Money mortgage has been paid off.

What will a local search tell me regarding the property we're buying in Sandiacre?

Sandiacre conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search is essential in every Sandiacre conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

I am a sole trader hoping to take over a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Sandiacre for less than £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Sandiacre, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a property in Swansea but reside in Sandiacre. My solicitor (who is 200 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Sandiacre who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Sandiacre based

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Sandiacre. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Sandiacre are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Sandiacre so you should seriously consider looking for a Sandiacre conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I bought a 1 bedroom flat in Sandiacre, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2006. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Sandiacre with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2078

You have 53 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £27,600 and £31,800 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Sandiacre regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sandiacre specialising in commercial conveyancing in Sandiacre. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Hawley & Rodgers Incorporating Thomas Solicitors, 24 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7AA
  • Maclaren Warner, 50 Nottingham Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8AA
  • Starkie & Gregory Incorporating Cruickshanks, 25 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1NA
  • R J Cliff Limited, C/o Sgc Solicitors, 25 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1NA
  • B W Kirk Limited, C/o Sgc Solicitors, 25 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 1NA

Planning law solicitors in Sandiacre regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sandiacre with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Edwards Clegg, 10 Cross Street, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2NX
  • Freeths Llp, Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HH
  • Browne Jacobson Llp, Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1BJ
  • Fraser Brown, 84 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6ED
  • Ashton Bond Gigg, Pearl Assurance House, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6BX

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Sandiacre 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
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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