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Conveyancing in Swavesey : Keep it Local

Main reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Swavesey
  • 2 Swavesey lawyers work in conjunction with Swavesey estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Over the years Swavesey property lawyer have developed very good working relationships with Swavesey local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Swavesey.
  • 4 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal links with Swavesey estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 This site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Swavesey will be conducted by a law firm on your bank authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swavesey since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swavesey

I am in need of a property lawyer. Should I go for for a web based conveyancer or a high street Swavesey conveyancing solicitor?

Swavesey is a special area, where regional insight is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle has an upside – but not for your home move. The conveyancers that we list display deep Swavesey intelligence with a proactive, can doattitude that helps the conveyancing to progress hassle free. It is a distinct advantage if they enjoy established rapport with financial advisers, search providers, surveyors and other Swavesey conveyancing practices

I purchased a freehold residence in Swavesey yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Swavesey and has limited impact for conveyancing in Swavesey 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

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

About to purchase a new build apartment in Swavesey. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Swavesey

    Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Swavesey ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a loan on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Swavesey. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Swavesey especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Swavesey.

Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I have to choose one who is on the TSB conveyancing list. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey five minutes from me but he is not approved by TSB

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Swavesey on the TSB panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey. Using search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Swavesey.

We are FTB’s just having agreed a price on a property in Swavesey, and are about to get solicitors appointed. We have used the numerous rating based websites and the fee estimates are from all over the country. Is it necessary to have a Swavesey lawyer local to the potential property? We are happy to do all the communicating electronically, but I assume at some point we will need to visit the property lawyer's office to sign papers?

The conveyancer does not have to be in Swavesey, but choosing local means that you have the option to go in if needed, by way of example, if a signature is needed urgently. Furthermore, a Swavesey solicitor is likely to be familiar with local agents and (if the vendor has instructed a local lawyer) with them, which will help smooth the process.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Swavesey with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW
  • Miller Sands, Regent House, 133 Station Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Swavesey regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Swavesey practicing in commercial conveyancing in Swavesey. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Shelbournes Solicitors, 1 Munro House, Trafalgar Way, Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8SQ
  • Winters Legal Llp, 3 Sheep Market, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AJ
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW
  • Miller Sands, Regent House, 133 Station Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NP

Planning law solicitors in Swavesey regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Swavesey practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Copleys Solicitors Llp, Red House, 10 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AW

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

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