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  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party are located in Summertown and Botley - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be on good working terms
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  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Summertown and Botley estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Summertown and Botley since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Summertown and Botley

Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend conduct right to buy conveyancing in Summertown and Botley?

We have identified numerous conveyancing firms carrying out right to buy conveyancing You should get in touch with the lawyers listed to get a costs calculation.

As someone unfamiliar with the Summertown and Botley conveyancing process what’s your top tip you can impart concerning the ownership transfer in Summertown and Botley

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Summertown and Botley and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. For example, the vendor, property agent and even potentially the lender. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Summertown and Botley should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose responsibility is to protect your best interests and to keep you safe.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest will try and convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do something that is against your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

It has been three months following my purchase conveyancing in Summertown and Botley took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a house in Cardiff but live in Summertown and Botley. My lawyer (who is 300 kilometers awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Summertown and Botley who can attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Summertown and Botley based

I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Summertown and Botley. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Summertown and Botley Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    How much is the service charge and ground rent on the property? What is the name of the managing agents? You should be aware that where the lease has less than 80 years it will impact the value of the apartment. It is worth checking with your lender that they are willing to go ahead with the loan given the lease term. A short lease means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Summertown and Botleylease extensions you will be be obliged to have owned the premises for a couple of years before you are eligible to carry out a lease extension.

Why do I have to send my conveyancing practitioner with a list of items of ID ahead of starting selling or purchasing a property in Summertown and Botley?

Summertown and Botley property lawyers are required by the Law Society, SRA, HM Land Registry and current AML Regulations to certify that the have checked the identity of their clients. It will also be a condition of your mortgage offer. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to stamp duty land tax and need to have information such as your full names, NI number and date of birth.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Summertown and Botley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Linnells Secretarial Services Limited, Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0FB
  • Greyfriars Property Management Ltd, Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0FB
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Summertown and Botley

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Summertown and Botley practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN

Home selling conveyancing in Summertown and Botley ordinarily involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancer acting for the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further questions from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (if relevant)

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

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