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  • 1 Shrewton solicitors work in conjunction with Shrewton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have excellent personal connections with Shrewton selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Shrewton conveyancer have developed excellent links with Shrewton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Shrewton.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Shrewton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Shrewton 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shrewton since December 2024*

Sale

of house residence, Rollestone Road, SP3 4HG completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £425,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Stonehenge Road, SP4 7BA completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £567,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of terraced premises, Primrose Place, SP4 8FE completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £307,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of terraced premises, Townsend, BA12 0RZ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £229,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shrewton

We were just about to exchange contracts for a garden flat in Shrewton. We encountered a problem. Our loan offer with Birmingham Midshires expires on 23/5/2025 but the vendors are insisting on a completion date of 28/5/2025. Can one prolong the loan offer?

The best person to deal with your issue is your lawyer who will determine whether they should be discussing with the mortgage broker, vendor’s conveyancers, estate agents or possibly all three given what has happend in your conveyancing as of today.

I am about to put an offer on a leasehold property in Shrewton. The estate agents say that it is standard for flats in Shrewton to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years unexpired.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 23/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :

85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower.

Should I be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Shrewton conveyancing firm?

As with many service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may recommend conveyancers to use. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there exists a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to appoint your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that the majority of mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you have to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Shrewton for my sale. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

One may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete our sale of a £200,000 apartment in Shrewton next week. The freeholder has quoted £300 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Shrewton?

Shrewton conveyancing on leasehold flats often requires the buyer’s lawyer sending questions for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer these enquiries the majority will be content to do so. They are entitled to charge a reasonable administration fee for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average costs for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The management information fee required by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that one has little option but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to sell the property.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Shrewton - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

    Who is in charge of the building? Plenty Shrewton leasehold flats will have a service bill for the upkeep of the building invoiced on behalf of the freeholder. If you purchase the flat you will have to pay this charge, normally quarterly throughout the year. This may differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. There will also be a rentcharge to be met annual, this is usually not a significant sum, say about £25-£75 but you need to enquire as occasionally it could be many hundreds of pounds. Please tell me if there are any major works on the horizon that could add a premium to the service charges?

For various reasons I am unable to attend my Shrewton conveyancing lawyers office to execute documents connected to my conveyancing in Shrewton – will this be an issue?

You need not be concerned. Shrewton conveyancing lawyers can undertake conveyancing transactions for clients from a distance. It is not necessary for you to be able to be present a Shrewton conveyancers office. They can undertake everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Shrewton. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a speedy, independent and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Shrewton about your conveyancing in Shrewton.

Home buying conveyancing in Shrewton ordinarily includes the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Shrewton searches for the property
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other papers forwarded by the owner’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Shrewton commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Land use planning and environmental matters Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Industrial and warehouse premises

Neighboring Locations

Devizes
Pewsey
Shrewton
Amesbury
Durrington
Salisbury
Wilton

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

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