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Reasons to use our Shefford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Shefford selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Shefford conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Shefford lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Shefford conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your home move
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Shefford - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Shefford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shefford since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shefford

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Shefford?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Principality conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Shefford.

Having spent time researching consumer advice sites for a cheap lawyer in Shefford, many say that I should instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures through the scheme protocol It covers many companies who execute conveyancing in Shefford.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of stalling in Shefford house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Shefford.

Is there anything unique about your site and other online quote calculators for conveyancing in Shefford?

At this site secure an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in Shefford. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the highest kickback, rather than the best value conveyancing in Shefford

Should I appoint a Shefford conveyancing practitioner who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can execute the legal work but his firm is located 300kilometers drive away.

The primary upside of using a local Shefford conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to sign documents, deliver your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and the majority were happy that must surpass using an unknown Shefford conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Shefford with the purpose of expediting the sale process?

  • Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Shefford can be bypassed where you instruct lawyers the minute your agents start marketing the property and ask them to collate the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
  • Many freeholders or managing agents in Shefford levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most common cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Shefford. You may think that you are aware of the number of years remaining on your lease but it would be wise to verify this by asking your solicitors. A purchaser's conveyancer will not be happy to advise their client to to exchange contracts if the remaining number of years is less than 75 years. It is therefore essential at an as soon as possible that you identify whether the lease requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your home on the market for sale. A minority of Shefford leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, you should place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are financially capable of paying the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their solicitors. If you have had conflict with your freeholder or managing agents it is very important that these are settled prior to the flat being put on the market. The buyers and their solicitors will be reluctant to purchase a flat where there is a current dispute. You may need to swallow your pride and discharge any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled prior to the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You will still have to reveal details of the dispute to the buyers, but it is better to reveal the dispute as historic as opposed to unsettled.

Shefford Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    Where a Shefford lease has less than eighty years it will affect the marketability of the property. Check with your mortgage company that they are willing to lend given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth finding out how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would be be obliged to have owned the property for a couple of years in order to be entitled to exercise a lease extension. How much is the ground rent and service charge? This information is useful as a) areas may cause problems for the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to have all the details

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shefford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Woodwards, 3 High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JE
  • Motley & Hope, The Manor House, 11 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0AT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shefford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shefford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Shefford. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Woodwards, 3 High Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0JE
  • Motley & Hope, The Manor House, 11 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0AT

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

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Shefford. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself 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 timeous, impartial and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Shefford about your conveyancing in Shefford.

Neighboring Locations

Biggleswade
Shefford
Arlesey
Henlow
Langford
Shillington

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