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Main reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Stafford

  • 1 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Stafford has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Stafford property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Stafford will be conducted by a property lawyer on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are located in Stafford - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar
  • 5 Stafford property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Stafford home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stafford since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stafford

I plan on purchasing a maisonette in Stafford. My Conveyancer is not listed on the mortgage company conveyancing list. Am I still permitted to use my Stafford conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the mortgage company approved list?

You have a number of choices available to you here

  • Carry on with your existing Stafford conveyancer but your lender will need to use a property lawyer from their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional cost together with likely frustration.
  • Appoint a fresh lawyer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
  • Convince your solicitor to pull out all the stops to get listed on the lender’s conveyancing panel

My brother and I have lately purchased a house in Stafford. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we consider were missed in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the nature of searches that should have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Stafford?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Stafford. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a form referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being misleading, then you may have a claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Stafford.

I own a freehold property in Stafford yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Stafford and has limited impact for conveyancing in Stafford but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be extinguished.

How does conveyancing in Stafford differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Stafford contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because house builders in Stafford usually acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Stafford or who has acted in the same development.

Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I have to instruct a firm on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing panel. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Stafford round the corner but she is not approved by Birmingham Midshires

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Stafford on the Birmingham Midshires panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Stafford. In utilising search facility on this site, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Stafford and beyond.

My step-father has urged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Stafford. Do I follow his advice?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Stafford conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get feedback from friends or family who have used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Stafford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Nowell Meller Solicitors Limited, 7-8 St. Marys Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AT
  • Hutsby Mees, 5,6 and 7a, St Marys Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AT
  • Sheppard Fisher, First Floor,, 14-15 Mill Street,, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AJ
  • Hand Morgan & Owen, 17 Martin Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LF
  • Pickering & Butters Llp, 19 Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Stafford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Stafford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Stafford. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Nowell Meller Solicitors Limited, 7-8 St. Marys Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AT
  • Hutsby Mees, 5,6 and 7a, St Marys Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AT
  • Sheppard Fisher, First Floor,, 14-15 Mill Street,, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AJ
  • Hand Morgan & Owen, 17 Martin Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LF
  • Pickering & Butters Llp, 19 Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LU

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Stafford ordinarily consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing lender (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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