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Reasons to use our Staffordshire conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Staffordshire has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other lawyers may claim it could be important to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Staffordshire
  • 4 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Staffordshire regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Staffordshire and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Staffordshire since December 2024*

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Rickerscote Avenue, ST17 4EY completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £208,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi-detached property, Peach Avenue, ST17 4EQ completing on 20/12/2024 at a price of £175,800. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of semi premises, Morton Road, ST17 9NR completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £162,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Sale

of terraced premises, Merrivale Road, ST17 9EG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £215,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Staffordshire

I was informed yesterday by my IFA that my Staffordshire property lawyer is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain whether this is indeed the case?

Your first step should be to contact your Staffordshire conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Staffordshire costs more?

Staffordshire leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

Are the BSA planning on creating a searchable register to list practices on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Staffordshire?

We have not been informed any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a register.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Staffordshire?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Staffordshire will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Staffordshire. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Staffordshire.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Staffordshire it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Staffordshire commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Staffordshire.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Staffordshire is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Staffordshire are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Staffordshire you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Staffordshire may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Staffordshire. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Staffordshire ?

The majority of houses in Staffordshire are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Staffordshire in which case you should be shopping around for a Staffordshire conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

Staffordshire Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

    On the whole the outlay for major works are not wrapped into the maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in Staffordshire ask tenants to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major works. Is there a share of the freehold? Who are the managing agents?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Staffordshire regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jobsons Solicitors Limited, 4 North Courtyard, Dunston Business Village, Dunston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9AB
  • Frisby Solicitors Limited, Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Dunston, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9AB
  • Orj Solicitors Llp, Queensville House, 49 Queensville, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4NL
  • Gcs Property Solicitors, 12 Winsford Crescent, Hillcroft Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0PH
  • 1st Solicitors Limited, 14 Park Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4AL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Staffordshire regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Staffordshire with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Staffordshire. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Orj Solicitors Llp, Queensville House, 49 Queensville, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4NL
  • Gcs Property Solicitors, 12 Winsford Crescent, Hillcroft Park, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0PH
  • 1st Solicitors Limited, 14 Park Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4AL
  • Sheppard Fisher, First Floor,, 14-15 Mill Street,, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AJ
  • Mark Redler Solicitors Limited, 23 Greengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2HS

Residential conveyancing in Staffordshire almost always involves the following:

  • Lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Staffordshire property searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation received from the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Examining replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan 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 completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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