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Reasons to use our Towcester conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Towcester
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Towcester solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Towcester registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 The firms listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Towcester since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Towcester

I plan on purchasing a leasehold flat in Towcester. My property lawyer is not on the lender conveyancing list. Is it possible for me to use my Towcester conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the lender list of approved lawyers?

You will need to use a conveyancer to complete the legal work required if you take out a loan to buy your property. They will carry out all the appropriate due diligence on the property, make sure that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the required mortgage paperwork is in place. You can appoint a Towcester conveyancing practitioner of your choice. Nevertheless, if the conveyancing practitioner appointed is not a member of the mortgage company approved list additional charges will be levied as separate legal representation will be need by the lender. Bank panel applications may be submitted, so provided your conveyancer has not previously applied for membership they can do so.

Completed the sale of my flat in Towcester last October but the buyer keeps SMS messaging every few hours to say her lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Following your house sale your solicitor is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where relevant, your lawyer should also evidence that the home loan has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Towcester.

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Towcester , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Towcester conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the land registry aspects are concluded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Towcester registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. As of today approximately three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Historically registration occurs once the purchaser has moved in to the property so registration formalities is not always top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Towcester. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Towcester

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Towcester ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a loan on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Towcester. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Towcester to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

My company is looking to take over a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Towcester for below £1,200?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Towcester, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or email us so that we can supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Towcester regulated by the SRA

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

  • Shepherd & Co, 184 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DB
  • Guellec-digby &co Limited, Malsor House, Gayton Road, Milton Malsor, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3AB

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Towcester regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Towcester but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Andrew Gordon & Co, 183 Watling Street West, NN12 6BX

Residential conveyancing in Towcester almost always involves the following:

  • Lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Conducting Towcester property searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation received from the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Assessing replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the purchase and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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