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Reasons to use our Willingham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Willingham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Willingham property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Willingham conveyancing can be made significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Willingham conveyancer are the key to a successful Willingham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Willingham since December 2024*

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Acquisition

of apartment Rampton End CB24 5JB, sold for £145,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Haden Way, CB24 5HB completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £395,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Sale

of semi premises, The Old Wood Yard, CB24 5NU completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £750,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of house premises, Chapmans Way, CB24 5PZ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £450,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Willingham

My mortgage broker has requested my Willingham solicitor’s panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have called my local Willingham branch but they have not got back to me yet.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Willingham conveyancing practitioner . Most Willingham conveyancing practices will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

I am buying a house without a mortgage in Willingham. I have resided for the previous 15 years in Willingham. Conveyancing searches are expensive. As I know the area and road intimately should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a mortgage, then the vast majority of the Willingham conveyancing searches are optional. Your conveyancer will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should have searches completed, but he is duty bound to do this. Do take into account; if you are going to sell the house at a future date, it will likely be be of interest to your prospective buyer what the searches determine. Sometimes properties with apparent issues can still show up unpredicted search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Willingham will be able to give you some sensible guidance here.

I am thinking of refinancing my house in Willingham, does my lawyer need to be on the Yorkshire BS Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Yorkshire BS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of obstruction in Willingham conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Willingham.

How does conveyancing in Willingham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Willingham come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because house builders in Willingham typically buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Willingham or who has acted in the same development.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Willingham. I I would like to check if they are on the lender's approved list of lawyers. Could you assist?

It’s a good idea contact your lawyer to enquire if they are on the bank's panel. Alternatively please get in touch with us and we can investigate and revert. If they are not on the bank panel we can certainly arrange a reputable conveyancing solicitor in Willingham on the approved list for your mortgage company.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Willingham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Willingham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Willingham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Willingham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Page Property Lawyers , 11 High Street, CB24 9JD
  • Dorling Cottrell Limited, Grant Hall, PE27 4AA

Planning law solicitors in Willingham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Willingham with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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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