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Logical reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Stokenchurch

  • 1 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Stokenchurch has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 No matter what any other solicitors may claim it just might be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Stokenchurch is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Stokenchurch - if so sets of lawyers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stokenchurch since January 2025*

Sale

of detached residence residence, Loosley Hill, HP27 0PD completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £657,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion

Transfer

of house property, Goodearl Place, HP27 9EN completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £640,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Leo Crescent, HP27 9FR completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £540,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stokenchurch

I am in a contract race with another buyer for a property in Stokenchurch. What can be done to expedite the legal process?

In a situation where you are under time constraints to exchange we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they could have transacted otherproperties in the same street. Therefore consider using a Stokenchurch conveyancing firm. Second, check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that 18% of Stokenchurch conveyancing deals are suspended or jeopardised after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the legal process being delayed by an average of 21 days. It is understood that this issue impacts in the region of one hundred thousand home moves annually. Many Stokenchurch conveyancing practices can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

Can you point me to a directory of Coventry BS panel solicitors in Stokenchurch on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings available online. If you are looking for a Stokenchurch conveyancer on the Coventry BS please use our facility.

Is it the case that all Stokenchurch solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Kent Reliance approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be regulated by the CLC.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Stokenchurch off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with UBS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with UBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one near me in Stokenchurch I like with a park and station nearby, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Stokenchurch in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be problematic. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

Is it possible to transfer to a new solicitor as I need to appoint one who is on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing list. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Stokenchurch round the corner but he is not approved by Nottingham Building Society

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Stokenchurch on the Nottingham Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Stokenchurch. Using search facility on this website, you can contrast charges for conveyancing solicitors in Stokenchurch and throughout England and Wales.

What are the common problems that you see in leases for Stokenchurch properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Stokenchurch is not unique. All leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the property

A defective lease can cause problems when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. HSBC Bank, Chelsea Building Society, and Alliance & Leicester all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

Stokenchurch Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    Is there a share of the freehold? In the main the cost for major works tend not to be included within service charges, although some managing agents in Stokenchurch obliged tenants to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works. What is the name of the managing agents?

Would local authority consent be required to convert a single dwelling into two appartments in Stokenchurch? This has taken place to a property opposite to my home in Stokenchurch and was unaware of the conversion until the works were finished.

Planning Permission yes. Building Regulations yes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Stokenchurch regulated by the SRA

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

  • Regler & Company, 51 High Street, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4DJ
  • Stefanie O'bryen, 20 Shirburn Street, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5BT

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Stokenchurch

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Stokenchurch specialising 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

  • Regler & Company, 51 High Street, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4DJ

Typically, Stokenchurch conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Stokenchurch property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers received from the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising questions with the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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