I have been told that property searches are a common cause of delay in Kidlington conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Kidlington.

Given that I am about to part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a terraced house in Kidlington I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning thehouse move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we recommend - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Kidlington.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a matter reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Kidlington should be the figure that you are charged.

My husband and I are novice buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent has warned us that the vendor will only move forward if we instruct their preferred solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Kidlington

It is highly unlikely the owners are driving this. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to use your own,trusted Kidlington conveyancing firm - not the ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing figures demanded by corporate headquarters.

I own a leasehold house in Kidlington. Conveyancing and Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in Kidlington who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Kidlington conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Kidlington Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

This information is important as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have complete disclosure It would be wise to enquire if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in Kidlington leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Kidlington. If you like the apartmentin Kidlington however your cat is not allowed to live with you then you will be faced hard compromise. Best to be warned if redecorating or some other major work is pending that will be shared between the leaseholders and may well materially impact the level of the service charges or result in a specific invoice.

We today found out that one of the partners of the firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Kidlington is an aunty of the owners that we are buying from. Is this permitted?

Provided no conflict arises this is permitted. Where you are obtaining a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Clydesdale Bank as of 15/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :