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Reasons to use our Sawston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Sawston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The practices identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Sawston regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 The Sawston conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Sawston

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sawston since January 2025*

Disposal

of semi premises, Old Forge Way, CB22 3BZ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Sunderlands Avenue, CB22 3JU completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £440,995. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Woodlands Road, CB22 5LW completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £4,000,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced residence, Mortlock Gardens, CB21 6BA completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sawston

As someone clueless as to the Sawston conveyancing process what’s your top tip you can impart for the home moving process in Sawston

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Sawston or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the house moving process. For example, the vendor, property agent and sometimes a bank. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Sawston an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a potential adversary may attempt to sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is against your conveyancers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Sawston. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I am downsizing from our property in Sawston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Sawston. Having lived in Sawston for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

My wife and I purchased a terraced Victorian property in Sawston. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Leeds Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. Is it worth asking Leeds Building Society to clarify?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Sawston and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Sawston I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sawston in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

What do I do if I am dissatisfied with the lawyer who did my conveyancing in Sawston?

We live in an imperfect world, and is is a fact of life that occasionally matters do not go as planned. However there is recourse if you were not happy with your conveyancing in Sawston. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a property lawyer to their regulator. If you remain aggrieved you may consider enlisting the help of the Legal Ombudsman.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sawston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Nbm Massucco Shelbourne, Lincoln House, The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8DH
  • Massucco Buttress, 162 Tenison Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2DP
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Houlden Sweeney Limited, Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH
  • Barr Ellison Llp, 39 Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sawston

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Sawston specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Purdys Solicitors Limited, 26 Pepperslade, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4XT
  • Nbm Massucco Shelbourne, Lincoln House, The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8DH
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Houlden Sweeney Limited, Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH
  • Barr Ellison Llp, 39 Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PN

Planning law solicitors in Sawston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Sawston specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Thomson Webb & Corfield, 16 Union Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1HE
  • Richard Buxton, 19b Victoria Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1JP
  • Hewitsons Llp, Shakespeare House, 42 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8EP

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

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