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Reasons to use our Upton Upon Severn conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Upton Upon Severn solicitors work in partnership with Upton Upon Severn estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you need
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers advise it may be necessary to attend your solicitor to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include the postman into the pot.
  • 4 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Upton Upon Severn conveyancer are the key to a successful Upton Upon Severn home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn

Is the fact that my conveyancer in Upton Upon Severn is not identified on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of her work?

It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the Upton Upon Severn conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn? What am I being asked for?

Upton Upon Severn conveyancing solicitors and indeed property practitioners throughout the UK have an obligation under money laundering regulations to verify the ID of any client in order to satisfy themselves that clients are who they say they are.

Conveyancing clients are required to provide two forms of certified ID; proof of identity (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and evidence of address (typically a Bank Statement less than 3 months old).

Confirmation of the origin of funds is also necessary under the money laundering laws as solicitors have a duty to ensure that the funds you are utilising to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase price if you are buying without a mortgage) has come from legitimate source (such as employment savings) as opposed to the proceeds of criminal activity.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need chancel insurance when purchasing a residence in Upton Upon Severn? or Apparently there is an ancient law that could mean that homeowners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Upton Upon Severn I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Upton Upon Severn suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Are there any apps to assist me to identify a Upton Upon Severn law firm on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am happy to travel upto 10miles to meet the conveyancer.

Feel free to make use of the search on this website. Please pick a bank and your location and you will see a number of Upton Upon Severn conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Upton Upon Severn conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved list

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn it brings up many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Upton Upon Severn or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Upton Upon Severn differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four estimates from varying types of law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Upton Upon Severn regulated by the SRA

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

  • Moore Brown & Dixon Llp, 69-70 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5LE
  • Df Legal Llp, 62/63 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5BJ
  • Russell Malvern Limited, Holland House, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AH
  • Thomson & Bancks (software) Limited, 27 Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RH
  • Whatley Recordon, 12 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4QU

Planning law solicitors in Upton Upon Severn regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Upton Upon Severn specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Df Legal Llp, 62/63 High Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5BJ
  • Russell Malvern Limited, Holland House, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AH

Domestic in Upton Upon Severn is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Carrying out Upton Upon Severn property searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies provided by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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