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Conveyancing in Whitmore : Keep it Local

5 reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Whitmore

  • 1 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Whitmore will be carried out by a law firm on your bank member panel.
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Whitmore are familiar with the local issues specific to Whitmore and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Whitmore solicitors work in partnership with Whitmore estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 5 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Whitmore home moves can be made significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whitmore since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced premises, Roebuck Drive, ST5 5FE completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £345,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Berne Avenue, ST5 2QJ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £460,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Sale

of terraced property, Como Place, ST5 2QN completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £134,743. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of terraced premises, Beck Road, CW3 9JF completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £260,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whitmore

Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Whitmore conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?

Whitmore conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Co-operative directly.

I am looking to buy a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Whitmore who is on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for National Westminster Bank in certain locations such as Whitmore. We dont recommend any particular firm.

There is lots of here about conveyancing in Whitmore but what is your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Whitmore

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Whitmore conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

Are all Whitmore Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Santander conveyancing list of approved practices?

It is true that some banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

My partner and I have organised the release of further monies on our home loan from Lloyds as we want to conduct renovations to our house in Whitmore. Do we need to choose a bricks and mortar Whitmore solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?

Lloyds do not ordinarily appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Lloyds list.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Whitmore I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Whitmore in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan that many years will likely be problematic. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

I have been pointed in your direction by numerous estate agents in Whitmore to choose a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to offer your site rather than a competitor’s?

We refuse to offer any referral fee for directing people in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 68 years unexpired on my flat in Whitmore. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Whitmore.

I own a basement flat in Whitmore, conveyancing formalities finalised August 2008. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Whitmore with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2094

With just 69 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Whitmore

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Whitmore with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Whiteheads Solicitors (staffordshire) Ltd, 6 Water Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1HR
  • Beeston Shenton Solicitors Ltd, 64 King Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1JB
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW
  • Law Tribe, 76 Victoria Street, Hartshill, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6EF
  • Walters & Plaskitt Incorporating Leslie N. Dodd & Co, 19 Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1JG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Whitmore regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Whitmore specialising in commercial conveyancing in Whitmore. This will likely include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Brown & Corbishley, Queens Chambers, 2 Queen Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1EE
  • Whiteheads Solicitors (staffordshire) Ltd, 6 Water Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1HR
  • Beeston Shenton Solicitors Ltd, 64 King Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 1JB
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW
  • Rj Staffordshire Limited, G1 Bellringer Road, Trentham Business Quarter, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8GB

Planning law solicitors in Whitmore regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Whitmore specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Knights Professional Services Limited, The Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QW
  • A F Brooks & Company, Valley House, 12 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7QU
  • Grindeys Solicitors Limited, 24-28 Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Grindeys Llp, Glebe Court, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1ET
  • Beswicks Solicitors Llp, Sigma House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5RY

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

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