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Reasons to use our Wotton under Edge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Wotton under Edge selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The Wotton under Edge conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Wotton under Edge
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Wotton under Edge regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Wotton under Edge and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 Wotton under Edge solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Wotton under Edge - if so both parties will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wotton under Edge since January 2025*

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Horsford Road, GL12 8SU completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £532,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Hermitage Drive, GL11 4BH completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £383,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Downham View, GL11 5GB completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £365,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Downham View, GL11 5GB completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £430,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wotton under Edge

Can the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site conduct right to buy conveyancing in Wotton under Edge?

We do have a variety of conveyancing experts carrying out right to buy transactions Do contact us in order to secure a conveyancing quote.

What will a local search tell me about the property I am buying in Wotton under Edge?

Wotton under Edge conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search plays an important part in most Wotton under Edge conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Wotton under Edge ahead of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a loan on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Wotton under Edge. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Wotton under Edge especially if they are familiar with such properties in Wotton under Edge.

How do I use the search tool to find a conveyancing practitioner in Wotton under Edge on the panel for my bank?

First select a bank such as HSBC Bank, Virgin Money or TSB then type in your location for example Wotton under Edge. Conveyancing organisations in Wotton under Edge and nationally should be identified.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Wotton under Edge it brings up many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so seek the guidance of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Wotton under Edge or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Wotton under Edge vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Wotton under Edge. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Wotton under Edge are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Wotton under Edge so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Wotton under Edge conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Wotton under Edge regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Wotton under Edge specialising in commercial conveyancing in Wotton under Edge. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Loxley Solicitors Limited, Langford Mill, Charfield Road, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RL

Typically, Wotton under Edge conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Sending draft papers to the lawyer representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental queries from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions raised by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (where relevant)

Wotton under Edge commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    General advice on title or other property issues Extension of leases Formation of commercial management companies Offices, shops or industrial units Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction

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

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