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Cheap conveyancing in Uppingham does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to use our service to assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Uppingham

  • 1 The Uppingham conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Uppingham
  • 2 Uppingham property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Uppingham conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 The organisations shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Uppingham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Uppingham lawyers work in partnership with Uppingham estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times

Examples of recent conveyancing in Uppingham since January 2025*

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Sale

of terraced property, Uppingham Road, LE15 6JD completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £840,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Disposal

of terraced property, Redland Road, LE15 6PJ completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Uppingham

Why would one instruct a Uppingham conveyancing company when internet based conveyancers are easier on the wallet?

By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Uppingham and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t become consumed with hunting for the lowest priced Uppingham conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a stressful move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist lawyer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone conversation and can never replicate a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to headway making sure that you are regularly updated. If you ever need to contact the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

I bought my home on 2 September and my personal details is yet to be registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Uppingham advises it will be recorded inside ten days. Are transfers in Uppingham uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Uppingham registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. Currently approximately three quarters of submission are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration occurs after the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not always primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

How do I use the search tool to select a conveyancing lawyer in Uppingham on the panel for my lender?

First choose a lender such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Leeds Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then type in your preferred area for instance Uppingham. Conveyancing firms in Uppingham and across England and Wales should be listed.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Uppingham. I've discover a web site which looks to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Uppingham what are the most frequent lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Uppingham. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain sections are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A provision to repair to or maintain parts of the property Insurance obligations

You could encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. HSBC Bank, The Mortgage Works, and Britannia all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

I bought a 2 bed flat in Uppingham, conveyancing having been completed in 2010. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Uppingham with an extended lease are worth £206,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2091

You have 66 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £12,400 and £14,200 plus legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

We have just found out that one of the partners of the solicitors undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Uppingham is an aunty of the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this permitted?

As long as there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. Where you are needing a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific instructions concerning this. For example for RBS - Direct Line as of 24/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

No, your firm may not act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower. However, your firm may act if a separate fee earner or separate partner within the firm acts for us

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Uppingham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Simmonds Grant, 4 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Uppingham

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Uppingham 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

  • Simmonds Grant, 4 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6EA

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Uppingham?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Uppingham. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a timeous, independent and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Uppingham.

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

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