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Conveyancing in Woodstock : Keep it Local

Logical reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Woodstock

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Experience means that Woodstock conveyancer have developed valuable connections with Woodstock local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Woodstock.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Woodstock 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.
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Woodstock regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Woodstock and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Personal touch together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Woodstock home moves can be made a lot more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Woodstock since January 2025*

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Transfer

of detached residence property, Pittick Close, OX29 8FU completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £414,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Transfer

of house property, Long Place, OX29 8FT completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £355,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of terraced property, The Moors, OX5 2AH completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £465,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Cassington Road, OX5 1QD completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £607,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Woodstock

I plan on purchasing residence in Woodstock. My Solicitor is not listed on the lender approved list. Is it possible for me to appoint my Woodstock conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the bank list of approved lawyers?

Various options include

  • Complete the deal with your existing Woodstock lawyer but your bank will need to retain a solicitor on their approved list. This will result in additional charges together with potential delay.
  • Choose a fresh property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, making sure they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
  • Appeal to your property lawyer to apply to join the bank panel

Can conveyancing in Woodstock to be concluded within 10 days?

In a situation where the seller is applying pressure for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will benefit local relationships and know-how. It is even conceivable that they may have conducted previoushomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Woodstock conveyancing solicitor. Second, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Woodstock conveyancing transactions are delayed or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being held up by as much as three weeks. It is believed that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home sales every year. Many Woodstock conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Woodstock. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Minimum 85 years unexpired from completion, except where the mortgage application is pursuant to Platform's participation in the Government's Help to Buy Shared Equity scheme, in which case (a) the unexpired lease term must not be less than 250 years for new-build houses and not less than 125 years for new-build flats and (b) ground rent must be reasonable at all times and any escalation must be linked to RPI (Retail Price Index) or a similar index.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Woodstock as I am under a deadline to complete within 4 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Woodstock the following are examples of what can arise and therefore impact market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Woodstock?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Woodstock. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How easy is it to change conveyancer as I need to choose one who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Woodstock round the corner but she is not approved by Virgin Money

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Woodstock on the Virgin Money panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Woodstock. Using search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Woodstock.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Woodstock regulated by the SRA

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

  • Beechwood Solicitors Limited, The Old Post Office, 19 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AQ
  • Pellmans Llp, 1 Abbey Street, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4TB
  • Yvonne Kearney, 9 Harvest Way, Madley Park, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AW

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Woodstock

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Woodstock with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Beechwood Solicitors Limited, The Old Post Office, 19 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AQ
  • Pellmans Llp, 1 Abbey Street, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4TB
  • Julian Taylor Solicitors Ltd, Hazel Cottage Studio, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Woodstock regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Woodstock practicing in commercial conveyancing in Woodstock. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Beechwood Solicitors Limited, The Old Post Office, 19 Banbury Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AQ
  • Pellmans Llp, 1 Abbey Street, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4TB
  • Julian Taylor Solicitors Ltd, Hazel Cottage Studio, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QX
  • Yvonne Kearney, 9 Harvest Way, Madley Park, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AW

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

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