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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Shefford

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Shefford has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Shefford property lawyers work in partnership with Shefford estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers tell you it may be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Shefford regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Shefford and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are located in Shefford - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shefford since January 2025*

Transfer

of flat Shepherds Place SG17 5BF, at purchase price of £242,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Jubilee Close, SG16 6FD completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £342,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of terraced premises, Flexmore Way, SG18 9PT completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £475,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

Disposal

of house premises, Regent Street, SG5 4EA completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £300,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shefford

Is it possible for conveyancing in Shefford to be finalised in less than 10 days?

First, If the seller is applying a tight deadline to sign contracts we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will benefit local connections and insight. It is even conceivable that they would have handled previousproperties in the same road. Therefore consider using a Shefford conveyancing solicitor. Second, make sure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that 18% of Shefford conveyancing transactions are held up or derailed after discovering a buyer’s solicitor was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the transaction being frustrated by almost 21 days. It is claimed that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Shefford conveyancing practices can not act for certain lenders so do check at the outset.

Are the Shefford conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Kent Reliance?

Shefford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Kent Reliance directly.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Shefford. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the Platform Home Loans Ltd approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?

You should contact your solicitor and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please get in touch with Platform Home Loans Ltd who may be able to confirm.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when buying a residence in Shefford? or I am told that there is historic law that means some house owners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Shefford?

Unless a prior purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors handling conveyancing in Shefford to continue to suggest a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Shefford prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shefford. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Shefford to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Shefford which have approximately 50 years left on the leases. Do I need to be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Shefford. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and it becomes more costly to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.

Shefford Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Can you tell me if there are any major works on the horizon that will add a premium to the service costs? If a Shefford lease has fewer than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the marketability of the property. Check with your lender that they are content with residual term of the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will probably require a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Sheffordlease extensions you would be required to have owned the premises for two years in order to be entitled to extend the lease. This information is helpful as a) areas can cause problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have full disclosure

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shefford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shefford with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Shefford regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Shefford but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • New Horizons Property & Probate Lawyers Limited, 50 Station Road, SG6 3BE

Neighboring Locations

Biggleswade
Shefford
Arlesey
Henlow
Langford
Shillington

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