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Housing Disrepair Claims

Housing disrepair claims arise when a tenant has reported a disrepair issue to their landlord and given them time to fix it, but the landlord has failed to do so. Whether or not a particular issue gives rise to a housing disrepair claim depends on the terms of your Tenancy Agreement and the relevant statutes. If it does, you may be able to force the landlord to carry out the remedial work and claim compensation from them.

At Bartlett’s, we are recognised experts in housing disrepair claims. With decades of experience in assisting clients in pursuing claims against their landlords, we offer first class legal advice with a personal touch. We strive to resolve housing disrepair claims as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to restore peace and comfort to your home life and secure the compensation you deserve.

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What Types Of Issues Can Give Rise To A Housing Disrepair Claim?

Your landlord’s repairing obligations will be set out in the terms of your Tenancy Agreement, so that will be your starting point when establishing your eligibility to make a housing disrepair claim. In addition to their contractual obligations under that agreement, landlords have various statutory repair obligations. These obligations render your landlord responsible for undertaking numerous repairs, including the following:

Water and gas pipes
Water tanks
Boilers
Radiators
Fitted heaters
Sinks
Baths
Toilets
Pipework
Walls
Roof
Drains
Foundations
Windows
External doors.

How Do Housing Disrepair Caims Work?

Housing disrepair claims must follow the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims (England), which is a set of rules the parties to a dispute must adhere to before they resort to litigation. Examples of the steps the tenant must take under the protocol include the following:

Sending a letter of claim to the landlord setting out various details, including the nature of the defects and any attempts to rectify them.
Exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation.
Considering whether expert evidence is necessary.

Many housing disrepair claims settle before trial, with some being resolved before the tenant even issues Court proceedings. If your landlord settles the claim without litigation in circumstances that would have warranted you bringing a claim, they are responsible for paying your reasonable legal costs.

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What Compensation Is Awarded In Housing Repair Claims?

The compensation awarded in housing disrepair claims depends on the severity of the issue and its effects. It is often comprised of the following amounts:

• Compensation For Pain, Suffering, And Loss Of Amenity.

This compensation award is intended to compensate you for the distress and inconvenience caused by being forced to live in a substandard home. The amount due is usually calculated in accordance with the rent you pay for the property, with you receiving a percentage of the rent you have paid for the property during the period of disrepair. The more severe the disrepairs, the higher the percentage of rent you will be entitled to. Crucially, it does not matter if you do not pay your own rent since it is only used as a framework for calculating the appropriate compensation.

• Compensation For Damaged Belongings.

If your personal belongings, such as clothes or handbags, have been damaged by the disrepair, for example, a leaking roof or mould, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your loss. You will not usually receive the full value of the item, but simply an amount to reflect the fact that you can no longer use it.

• Out Of Pocket Expenses.

If the disrepair has caused you to incur additional expense, you are entitled to compensation for those expenses. For example, if you had to use your central heating more than you should have because of draughty windows that your landlord failed to replace, you can include the value of the additional bills in your compensation claim.

Our housing disrepairs solicitors will review the circumstances of your case and the evidence and advise you on the approximate amount of compensation you can expect.

How Can Our Housing Disrepair Claims Solicitors Help?

Our housing disrepair solicitors regularly pursue housing disrepair claims for our clients, with excellent results. We are committed to making the claims process as stress-free as possible for you by providing first-class legal advice you can trust and offering support and guidance every step of the way. We always seek the least acrimonious method of dispute resolution appropriate in the circumstances, with a view to avoiding lengthy Court proceedings and keeping your costs to a minimum. Our clients frequently comment on our solicitors’ ‘excellent communication’ and ‘congenial’ manner whilst also noting our ‘professionalism’ and ‘tenacity’.

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Housing Disrepair Solicitors

Despite landlords being legally obliged to keep the properties they rent out in a safe condition and good repair, many tenants are forced to live in substandard or even dangerous homes. If you have notified your landlord of the issue and they have failed to take action, our housing disrepair solicitors can assist you in bringing a housing disrepair claim, forcing the landlord to undertake the work and seeking compensation.

Our team of housing disrepair solicitors regularly help clients from Liverpool, Chester, Wrexham, and throughout Wales and the Northwest of England to pursue housing disrepair claims against landlords, property management firms, and leasing agents. We understand how stressful claims of this nature can be and will be on hand to provide expert guidance and support from your initial meeting with us through to the conclusion of the matter. We are praised by clients for the ‘speed and diligence’ of our work and our ‘impeccable’ client care.

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What Are Your Landlord’s Responsibilities?

The first port of call when determining the extent of your landlord’s obligations with respect to property repairs is the Tenancy Agreement, which provides the framework for the parties’ rights and responsibilities towards each other. Our housing disrepair solicitors will review the terms of your Tenancy Agreement and advise on the extent of your landlord’s repairing obligations and whether the current issue falls within them.

In addition to the obligations detailed in the Tenancy Agreement, your landlord is subject to several duties imposed by statute, including ensuring the property is fit for human inhabitation and structurally safe, as well as repairing any faults that arise.

Examples of the types of issues your landlord might be responsible for include the following:

Ensuring the property complies with fire safety regulations
Ensuring the property is free from mould and damp
Ensuring the property’s exterior is kept in good repair
Maintaining the roof
Keeping the boiler serviced.

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What Compensation Are You Entitled To In Housing Disrepair Claims?

There is no ‘typical’ compensation amount in housing disrepair claims. Each case will be assessed on its own merits, taking account of its impact on those affected by the disrepair and any financial losses stemming from it.

Examples of the types of issues that may warrant compensation include the following:

• Personal Injury

If the disrepair has caused you physical or psychological harm, you may have a personal injury claim against your landlord. In addition to an amount to compensate you for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity, you can also claim for financial losses such as medical expenses.

• Rental Payments

You may be entitled to reclaim a percentage of the rent paid to your landlord during the period of disrepair. Generally speaking, the more severe the issue, the higher the percentage of rent you can claim back.

• Damage To Your Belongings

If the disrepair issues have caused damage to your personal belongings, such as clothes, bags, and shoes, you can include an amount to compensate you for these items in your overall compensation claim.

What Do Housing Disrepair Solicitors Do?

Our housing disrepair solicitors specialise in pursuing housing disrepair claims on behalf of our clients. A housing disrepair claim is a Court claim brought against those responsible for maintaining your home, usually the landlord but sometimes other entities such as property management firms, when they have allowed the property to fall into disrepair.

Housing disrepair claims are subject to strict rules governing the conduct of the parties before Court proceedings are issued. These rules are known as the ‘Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims (England)’. They aim to facilitate the early settlement of disputes by encouraging the parties to exchange information relating to their position and explore alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation. It’s essential to follow the steps set out in the Pre-Action Protocol since failing to do so can result in the Court making adverse costs Orders against you even if your claim succeeds.

Our housing disrepair solicitors, with their vast experience in housing disrepair claims, will run your case in accordance with the Pre-Action Protocol to ensure maximum costs protection and with a view to achieving a swift resolution of the issue. We view litigation very much as a last resort, and we will explore which methods of dispute resolution will likely achieve your desired outcome quicker and cheaper than Court proceedings and guide you through the relevant procedure.

Where Can I Find Housing Disrepair Solicitors Near Me?

With offices in Liverpool, Chester, and Wrexham, you can speak to ‘housing disrepair solicitors near me’ by contacting one of our housing disrepair solicitors, call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

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How Much Compensation For Housing Disrepair?

One of the questions most commonly asked of our expert housing disrepair solicitors is ‘How much compensation for housing disrepair?’ The answer depends on a variety of factors, including the severity and duration of the issue and how much rent you pay for the property.

Our housing disrepair solicitors, with their vast expertise and experience in housing disrepair claims, are adept at swiftly and accurately calculating the compensation our clients can expect. We will review the circumstances of your case, assess the evidence, and advise you on the compensation you deserve and how to secure it.

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What Is Housing Disrepair?

Your landlord has various duties to keep your home inhabitable, safe, and in good repair. The extent of their obligations should be detailed in your Tenancy Agreement, so our housing disrepair solicitors will begin by reviewing the terms of that agreement to establish whether their duties cover the disrepair you wish to claim compensation for.

Even if the specific disrepair you are experiencing is not covered by the Tenancy Agreement, your landlord has several obligations imposed by law. For example, whatever your Tenancy Agreement says, your landlord is always obliged to repair the following:

Electrical wiring
Gas appliances
Pipes and drains
Structural issues
The exterior of the property.

Before you commence a housing disrepair claim, you must have notified your landlord of the issue and given them a reasonable time to carry out the repairs. What will constitute a ‘reasonable’ time depends on the nature of the repair and its urgency. For example, if your heating system breaks down in the middle of winter, it might be reasonable to expect the landlord to act within 24-48 hours. For non-urgent, routine repairs, a reasonable time will likely be around 14 days.

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How Is Housing Disrepair Compensation Calculated?

Compensation in housing disrepair claims is legally known as ‘damages’. There are two distinct types of damages, known as ‘special’ and ‘general’.

General damages are intended to compensate you for the distress and inconvenience caused by having to live with the disrepair. Since each case and sufferer is unique, so too is the level of general damages you can expect. However, the damages award is usually based on the amount of rent you paid for the property during the period of disrepair. The overall rent is then adjusted to reflect the severity of the issue. The worse the state of disrepair, the higher the percentage of the rent you can expect to recover.

Special damages are intended to make good any out-of-pocket expenses you have incurred as a result of the disrepair. These expenses might include increased heating bills if the issue meant you were forced to have the central heating on more than expected.

What Evidence Do You Need To Support Your Housing Disrepair Compensation Claim?

How much compensation for housing disrepair depends largely on the evidence you have to support your case. The more evidence you can produce, the stronger your case will be. Examples of the types of evidence that may assist you include the following:

Photographs of the disrepair
Photographs of any personal property or belongings damaged by the disrepair
Your Tenancy Agreement
Correspondence between you and your landlord relating to the issue. You should put your complaints in writing wherever possible and follow up any conversations with an email
Medical reports if the disrepair caused you to suffer physical or psychological harm
Evidence of any out-of-pocket expenses you incurred as a result of the disrepair, such as increased heating bills.

How Can Our Solicitors Assist You In Securing Compensation For Housing Disrepair?

At Bartlett’s, we have extensive experience in assisting clients in securing the compensation they deserve for the distress and inconvenience they have suffered as a result of their homes being in disrepair, and to make good any financial losses. We will help you collate the evidence you need to support your case and liaise with your landlord or their legal advisors to secure a settlement without recourse to Court proceedings and on the most favourable terms possible. If the circumstances of your case are such that a resolution without the Court’s involvement proves impossible, we will guide you through the litigation process, fighting your corner at every stage.

Our clients’ interests are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on coupling outstanding legal advice with exceptional standards of client care. Clients regularly comment on our solicitors’ ‘friendly’, ‘cheerful’, and ‘helpful’ manner and note that we went ‘above and beyond’ to achieve the very best result for them.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

Admin staff answered phone promptly and were always friendly and cheerful. My questions and concerns were always addressed promptly and response to was was swift. My conveyancer took great care to explain complex issues and ensure I understood. I felt he always had my best interests at heart.

Best Housing Disrepair Solicitors

At Bartlett’s, we believe that the best housing disrepair solicitors should offer not only exceptional legal advice but also outstanding client care and value for money. That’s why we go above and beyond for each and every one of our clients, working tirelessly to resolve their housing disrepair issues as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, and secure the compensation to which they are entitled.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

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What Is A Housing Disrepair Claim?

A housing disrepair claim is a claim brought by a tenant against their landlord in circumstances where the tenant has notified the landlord of a disrepair issue and the landlord has failed to fix it in a reasonable time. Not all disrepair matters give rise to a legal claim, but at the very least, your landlord is legally obliged to ensure that your home is fit for human habitation.

Examples of the types of issues that might give rise to a housing disrepair claim include the following:

Damp.
Mould.
Gas leaks.
Vermin infestations.
Faulty electrics.
Missing roof tiles.
Subsidence.

You cannot bring a housing disrepair claim until you have notified your landlord of the disrepair and allowed them a reasonable time to remedy it. The definition of ‘reasonable’ depends on the circumstances of the matter. For non-urgent repairs, a period of 14 days will generally be considered reasonable. In more urgent cases, such as dangerous electrics, your landlord should act much quicker. If you notify your landlord of the issue and they fail to carry out the necessary repairs, you can issue a housing disrepair claim against them.

What Remedies Are Available In Housing Disrepair Claims?

If you bring a housing disrepair claim against your landlord and succeed, the Court may order the landlord to complete the necessary works by a specified date and pay you compensation. If your landlord fails to complete the works by the deadline, the Court may order them to pay additional damages and place a ‘penal notice’ on the Order. If your landlord still does not undertake the works by the new date stated in the Order, you would be at liberty to bring contempt proceedings against them, which could result in the landlord being imprisoned.

In Court proceedings, the compensation you receive is known as ‘damages’. There are two types of damages: general and special.

The purpose of general damages is to compensate you for the distress caused by the disrepair and the inconvenience of having to live with it. General damages are based on the rent you pay for the property, adjusted to reflect how severe the disrepair is. The worse the disrepair, the higher the percentage of rent you will likely recover.

By comparison, the purpose of special damages is to make good the financial losses you have incurred as a result of the disrepair. For example, if your heating bills have increased because of defective windows, you should be able to recover the additional expenditure you incurred.

It is worth noting that many housing disrepair claims are settled without the parties having to go to Court. Sometimes, cases are resolved before the tenant even issues a claim, through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation.

Martin – Thank you so much for all you have done for me and making my claim successful. I will always be very thankful for what I have received. Once again many thanks

What Do The Best Housing Disrepair Solicitors Offer?

The best housing disrepair solicitors should offer first-class legal advice and excellent client care at competitive rates. Our housing disrepair solicitors are recognised as experts in the field, having assisted countless clients to successfully resolve their housing disrepair issues and secure the compensation they deserve. We are noted for our ‘tenacity’ and ‘professionalism’ as well as our ‘great service’ and ‘kindness’. We always seek to resolve housing disrepair claims without recourse to litigation, thereby avoiding Court hearings and limiting our clients’ stress and costs exposure.

Our housing disrepair claims solicitors take the time to get to know you and understand your concerns and we will always be at the end of the phone to answer any of your questions or concerns from the outset of your matter to its conclusion.

Where Can I Find The Best Housing Disrepair Solicitors?

At Bartlett’s, we offer expert advice on housing disrepair claims to clients across the UK. We have offices in Wrexham, Cheshire, and Merseyside, with our Wrexham office offering both an English and Welsh language service. You can visit us in person or contact us via email, phone, video conferencing, or live chat, whichever is convenient. We have invested in the latest technology, so you can quickly and easily access updates on your case through our state-of-the-art case management software.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

Admin staff answered phone promptly and were always friendly and cheerful. My questions and concerns were always addressed promptly and response to was was swift. My conveyancer took great care to explain complex issues and ensure I understood. I felt he always had my best interests at heart.

Find A Conveyancing Solicitor

When you need to find a conveyancing solicitor, it can be hard to know where to start your search. Buying or selling a property often involves a significant financial commitment, so you need a legal team who understands the local property market, the law, and your needs. Many solicitors’ firms offer conveyancing services, but not all solicitors’ firms are equal.

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Here, we give our top tips for what to look out for to ensure your solicitor has the skills and expertise required to do the job and will provide the levels of client care you deserve at an affordable cost. Those tips are as follows:

• Check Whether They Specialise In Conveyancing

When you enter ‘find a conveyancing solicitor’ into a search engine, the results it returns can be overwhelming. It’s important to invest time in reviewing the firms’ websites before deciding who to instruct. One key aspect to check for is that that they specialise in conveyancing work. If they don’t, they may lack the experience required to ensure a seamless, swift transaction.

At Bartletts, our residential conveyancing solicitors are experts in their field, and are committed to making the conveyancing process go smoothly for our clients. In addition to property sales and purchases, we have vast experience in all other areas of conveyancing law and practice, including lease extensions, low-cost unit schemes, and shared ownership leases.

• Check Whether They Have Any External Accreditations

External accreditations can be a strong indicator of a firm’s commitment to excellence. They demonstrate that the firm has met the highest standards of expertise and client care in a specific legal practice area.

Our residential conveyancing team are accredited by the Law Society for Conveyancing Quality. The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme is recognised as the quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. To achieve accreditation, we had to demonstrate our compliance with various standards, including conveyancing protocol, practice management, and client service. Accordingly, when you instruct us, you can be certain of the very best legal advice and exceptional client care.

• Check How They Will Charge You For Their Work

Understanding how a solicitor will charge you for their work is crucial for effective planning and budgeting. Some solicitors charge on an hourly basis, whereby you pay the solicitor for their time by the hour. Others may agree to undertake the work on a fixed fee basis, whereby you agree a fee for the job at the outset.

We understand that when you are spending significant sums on buying a new property, the additional costs you need to pay your solicitors can be a cause for concern. However, the conveyancing process is complex and can be full of pitfalls for the unwary. Working with experienced residential conveyancing solicitors like ours will ensure you navigate the transaction effectively and secure a swift completion, saving you time, stress, and money in the long run.

Our conveyancing solicitors typically work on a fixed fee basis, so you will be aware of your costs exposure from the outset and remain in control. We offer a free, no obligation quote, so you can discuss your matter with us, get a feel for how we work, and understand the level of costs you can expect when you instruct us. You can obtain your quote by telephoning or emailing our conveyancing team or visiting one of our offices.

• Check What Their Clients Say About Them

Reading about other clients’ experiences of a law firm can help you decide whether they are the right fit for you. We are proud to have received feedback from clients thanking us for our ‘impeccable’ conduct and manner, praising our ‘excellent service’, and noting our ‘excellent communication throughout’. You can read more of our clients’ testimonials here.

• Speak To Them

Buying and selling property can be incredibly stressful, so it’s important you choose a conveyancing solicitor whose advice you trust, and with whom you feel comfortable. At Bartletts, our solicitors are not only friendly and approachable, but they are also fully committed to doing their very best for our clients. Your dedicated conveyancing professional will work on your matter from start to finish, so they will get to know you and gain a detailed understanding of your matter. We are proactive in our approach and will ensure the other side effectively progress their part of the transaction to minimise delays. We will provide you with regular updates on the progress of your matter, and always be on hand to promptly answer any queries and address any concerns you may have.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

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Solicitor For Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the term for the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one party to another. Whether you are a buyer or purchaser, it’s important to instruct an experienced solicitor for conveyancing to advise you through the process and ensure a seamless transaction. At Bartlett’s, our specialist solicitors for conveyancing have decades of experience in the field. We combine our significant legal expertise with a commitment to providing outstanding client care.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

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What Does A Solicitor For Conveyancing Do?

Solicitors for conveyancing play a crucial role in all aspects of the conveyancing process. Examples of the types of tasks our experienced conveyancing professionals regularly undertake include the following:

• Conducting Searches

Searches are not a legal requirement, but if you are buying a property with a mortgage, your lender will invariably require you to conduct some. Even if you are a cash buyer, searches are crucial in establishing is that everything is as it should be with the property. Sellers are not obliged to provide the types of information searches reveal and, even if they volunteer it, there are no guarantees that it is accurate.

There are numerous different types of conveyancing searches, including Local Authority searches, water and drainage searches, environmental searches, planning searches, coal mining, brine and other mining searches, and energy and infrastructure searches.

Your solicitor for conveyancing will advise you on the searches you require, conduct the searches, advise you on the results, and explain how they impact your proposed purchase.

• Preparing And Reviewing Contracts

The seller’s solicitor for conveyancing prepared the draft contract and sends it to the buyer’s solicitor. The draft contract includes details of the property, the names of the seller and buyer, and the agreed sale price. It will usually incorporate the Standard Conditions of Sale, which are generic contractual terms applicable to the majority of conveyancing transactions. The contract may also contain other terms bespoke to the particular deal.

The buyer’s solicitor for conveyancing will review the draft contract and advise the buyer on its meaning and effects. If the buyer’s solicitor believes that amendments are required to protect their client’s interests, the legal advisors will negotiate the amendments until a final contract has been agreed.

• Handling Funds

Once the buyer is happy with the form of the conveyancing contract, they will transfer the agreed deposit to their solicitor for conveyancing. The solicitor will then hold the funds ready for exchange and completion.

• Exchange And Completion

Exchange and completion are key milestones in the conveyancing process. At the time of exchange, the seller’s and buyer’s solicitors for conveyancing swap the conveyancing contractual documentation, usually over the phone. The transaction is now legally binding on both parties.

Completion is the date on which the conveyancing process completes and ownership of the property transfers from the seller to the buyer. Completion usually takes place between one and two weeks following exchange. Your solicitor for conveyancing will take care of the legal requirements of completion and notify you when the deal is done.

What Makes A Good Solicitor For Conveyancing?

Whilst property is bought and sold every day, the conveyancing process can be complex and full of traps for the unwary. It’s essential that your chosen solicitor for conveyancing has the experience required to ensure your transaction proceeds as quickly and smoothly as possible. We have been advising clients on conveyancing matters for over 160 years, and have vast experience in all conveyancing matters, including buy-to-let transactions and remortgaging. So, when you choose our solicitors for conveyancing, you can be confident of receiving exceptional legal advice.

Buying and selling property can be incredibly stressful. Working with a solicitor for conveyancing whose advice you trust and with whom you feel comfortable and at ease can help alleviate some to the stress and give you peace of mind that your interests are fully protected. You will find our conveyancing team friendly, approachable, and down to earth.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

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Solicitors For Selling A House Near Me

If you’re looking for ‘solicitors for selling a house near me’, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Many law firms offer conveyancing services, but not all specialise in them. At Bartlett’s, we have been providing clients in Liverpool, Chester, Wrexham and beyond with expert conveyancing advice for over 160 years. We consistently receive feedback from satisfied clients praising our ‘wonderful’ solicitors who ‘took great care to explain complex issues’ and were ‘proactive and very helpful’.

To speak to our property experts

please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

Thank you so much for all you have done for me and making my claim successful. I will always be very thankful for what I have received. Once again many thanks.

How can solicitors for selling a house near me help?

When you are investing considerable sums in purchasing a house, you are understandably keen for the transaction to proceed swiftly, seamlessly, and with the minimum of stress. Conveyancing law and practice can be complex and confusing, so having a solicitor whose advice and judgment you trust can be invaluable.

Our dedicated conveyancing team, with its wealth of conveyancing expertise and deep insight into the local property markets, is committed to assisting clients in Liverpool, Chester, Wrexham, and further afield in buying and selling houses. We will guide you through the process from start to finish, pre-empting any issues before they become problematic and ensuring everything runs smoothly. We are approachable and friendly, and are always on hand to answer any of our clients’ queries or concerns.

Examples of the types of tasks we regularly undertake for our clients include the following:

• Preparing documentation

Conveyancing transactions involve a considerable amount of documentation, all of which must be accurate to ensure your rights are protected and avoid disputes down the line. Our conveyancing solicitors meticulously prepare all types of conveyancing documentation each and every day, so you can rest assured that the paperwork they draw up will be watertight and effective and protect your position to the fullest extent possible.

Two of the primary documents involved in conveyancing transactions are the Contract of Sale and Transfer Deed, details of which we set out below:

• Contract of sale

The contract of sale is a key document in conveyancing transactions. It sets out crucial information such as details of the parties, a description of the property, the sale price, any special conditions, and the completion date.

Our conveyancing solicitors will arrange for you to sign the contract of sale in advance of exchange and hold it until you give your approval to exchange and completion.

• Transfer Deed

The Transfer transfers ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer. Once the buyer’s solicitors have received the signed Transfer Deed from the seller, they will forward it to the Land Registry, who will update the Land Register with the new owner’s details.

• Undertake searches

Conveyancing searches, which you might also see referred to as ‘property searches’, provide detailed information about the house you are planning to buy. Our conveyancing solicitors will advise you on the types of searches relevant to your transaction, carry them out on your behalf, and talk you through the results.

If you are not purchasing the property with the help of a mortgage, you are not legally obliged to undertake any conveyancing searches. However, it’s usually sensible to do so to ensure you are equipped with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your purchase. If you are purchasing the house with a mortgage, your lender will invariably insist on you undertaking conveyancing searches so they can protect their investment.

The most common types of conveyancing searches include the following:

• Local Authority Search

A Local Authority Search covers a number of pertinent issues, including any planning applications, building regulation approvals, and whether there are any enforcement notices registered against the house.

• Environmental Search

An environmental search contains details of any environmental issues relating to the property, such as flooding risks or contaminated land.

• Drainage and Water Search

A drainage and water search reveals, among other things, how water is provided to the property and whether there are any sewers, mains, or drains within the property’s boundaries.

• Exchange and complete

The final stages in a conveyancing transaction are referred to as exchange and completion. Our conveyancing solicitors will carry out the processes for you, ensuring you are kept updated throughout.

Exchange is the point at which the transaction becomes legally binding. Nowadays, solicitors usually exchange contracts over the telephone. On the date of completion, the funds to cover the purchase price are transferred to the seller’s solicitor, following which ownership of the property will be transferred to you. The seller must vacate the property by 1pm on the day of completion, and the buyer can then move into their new home.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

Admin staff answered phone promptly and were always friendly and cheerful. My questions and concerns were always addressed promptly and response to was was swift. My conveyancer took great care to explain complex issues and ensure I understood. I felt he always had my best interests at heart.

Residential Conveyancing Solicitors

Residential conveyancing solicitors specialise in buying and selling property for their clients and dealing with all other property-related issues. At Bartlett’s, we have over 160 years of experience in residential conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases, lease extensions, and lease enfranchisement. We take the time to get to know you, understand your priorities and needs, and devise strategies to realise your aims as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible. We couple our outstanding legal advice with a personal touch. We are approachable, down-to-earth and friendly. We pride ourselves on building longstanding professional relationships with our clients, many of whom call on our residential conveyancing solicitors’ services time and time again.

To speak to our property experts please contact us or email advice@bartletts.co.uk

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What do our residential conveyancing solicitors do?

Our residential conveyancing solicitors routinely assist clients with a wide range of property matters, including the following:

• Buying and selling property

Buying a property can require a significant investment, so you need residential conveyancing solicitors whose advice you can count on to ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly. Our residential conveyancing solicitors not only possess an outstanding understanding of conveyancing law and procedure, but we also have an intricate knowledge of the local property market. This makes us ideally placed to offer both legal and practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your sales and purchases.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors strive to make the conveyancing process as stress-free as possible for our clients. We will provide regular updates on the progress of your matter and will always be on the end of the phone to answer any queries or concerns you may have.

• Leasehold enfranchisement

Leasehold enfranchisement is the process through which long leaseholders of properties within a building join together to buy the freehold. You may also see the process referred to as ‘collective’ or ‘freehold’ enfranchisement.

Leasehold enfranchisement offers a range of notable benefits, including the opportunity to take control of your building and make important decisions relating to how it is managed, extending the term of your lease, increasing the value of your property, and tapping into additional income streams by granting lease extensions to other long leaseholders. However, owning a share of their building might not be the right choice for everyone. The initial outlay required can be significant, and owning a building brings additional responsibilities that you must have the time and desire to fulfil.

To qualify for leasehold enfranchisement, you must satisfy several legal criteria and not fall within one of the exclusions. The process itself must be managed in accordance with strict rules that require you to calculate the value of the freehold in accordance with a special formula and serve notices containing specific information. Our residential conveyancing solicitors specialise in this niche area of law. We will explain the pros and cons of the procedure and help you decide if it is the right course of action for you. If you choose to proceed, we will guide you through the process, ensuring you understand your rights and obligations, fully protecting your rights, and dealing with any issues that arise.

• Lease extensions

The majority of homeowners who own their property on a leasehold basis do so under long residential leases. A long lease is one that is initially granted for a period of at least 21 years. Once you have held your long residential lease for at least two years, you are legally entitled to an extension.

Mortgage lenders do not like short leases, so when the term of your long residential lease drops to around 80 years, it’s a good idea to start thinking about extending it. If you don’t, you may struggle to remortgage or sell your property. Once the term drops to below 60 years, the likelihood of securing a mortgage decreases significantly, and, with it, your chances of selling your home. Furthermore, your landlord will likely charge you for agreeing to a lease extension. Generally speaking, landlords will demand a higher payment to extend leases with shorter terms left to run than those with longer terms remaining.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors regularly assist clients in securing lease extensions on extremely favourable terms. Depending on the circumstances, we might negotiate an extension with the landlord, or we might rely on your statutory rights. Relying on your statutory rights is often the best option, since the terms of your original lease will remain unchanged, and you are entitled you to an extension of 90 years. However, we will carefully discuss each option with you in plain English and advise you on which is best for you.

To speak to our property experts please contact us or email advice@bartletts.co.uk

Admin staff answered phone promptly and were always friendly and cheerful. My questions and concerns were always addressed promptly and response to was was swift. My conveyancer took great care to explain complex issues and ensure I understood. I felt he always had my best interests at heart.

Conveyancing Solicitors In Chester

Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester have been assisting clients in Chester and the surrounding areas with buying and selling homes for over 160 years. We are renowned for our efficient yet friendly approach, and pride ourselves on building long-lasting professional relationships with our clients, who turn to us for advice on all property related matters time and time again.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

I am very satisfied with your service thank you so much.

What Do Our Conveyancing Solicitors In Chester Do?

Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester are experts in all aspects of conveyancing law and procedure. Examples of the types of work we regularly undertake include the following:

• Preparing And Reviewing Contractual Documentation

In conveyancing transactions, the seller’s solicitor prepares the draft contractual documentation and sends it to the buyer’s solicitors for review. Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester regularly act for both sellers and buyers and will ensure the documentation accurately mirrors the agreement you have reached with the other party and protects your position. We will translate the legal terminology into plain English, so you understand your rights and responsibilities, and we will be on hand to answer any queries or concerns you may have.

• Conducting Searches

Conveyancing searches provide crucial information about the property you intend to buy. Buyers are not legally obliged to undertake searches, but if you are buying with a mortgage, it’s highly likely that your lender will require you to do so.

There are several types of conveyancing searches, including planning searches, water and drainage searches, and Local Authority Searches. Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester will advise you on which searches you should undertake in relation to your proposed purchase and carry out the applicable searches for you. We will explain the results of the searches and advise whether those results impact your plans.

• Exchange And Completion

Exchange and completion are crucial steps in the conveyancing process. Once you have exchanged contracts, the transaction becomes binding on the parties, and neither side can back out without potentially having to compensate the other for any losses. Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester will exchange contracts with the other side’s legal advisors, usually over the phone.

When the parties are ready, the transaction can be completed. Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester will make all the necessary arrangements on your behalf and keep you updated as to the progress of your transaction. Once the sale has completed, the seller vacates the property, and the buyer can move into their new home.

Why Choose Our Conveyancing Solicitors In Chester?

At Bartletts, we understand that the choice of conveyancing solicitors in Chester is vast, so when you choose us, we go above and beyond to provide exceptional legal advice and outstanding client care. We believe that the following are just a few of the factors that set us apart from the rest:

• Our Conveyancing Expertise

All our conveyancing solicitors are experts in their field and are supported by a team of senior solicitors and partners whose expertise they can call on whenever necessary. Accordingly, our clients receive the very best legal advice at highly competitive rates.

• Our High Standards Of Client Care

We believe that our clients deserve not only exceptional legal advice but also outstanding client care. Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester are known for being friendly, approachable, and personable. We take the time to get to know you and understand your priorities and concerns so we can tailor our advice accordingly. When you instruct us, you will be allocated your own dedicated conveyancing professional who will be responsible for your transaction and who will be on the end of the phone to answer any queries.

• Our Cutting-Edge Technology

Whilst we are proud of our traditional values, we also embrace new technology to simplify our processes and provide our clients with added value. For example, our state-of-the-art case management software enables you to keep updated on the progress of your transaction with ease. We offer a range of communication methods, including live chat and video conferencing, and you can contact us however you choose.

• Our Knowledge Of The Local Market

As a local firm, many of our conveyancing solicitors in Chester have deep roots in the area and an exceptional understanding of the local property market. As a result, our advice goes beyond just the law; we can also assist you in practical matters that require an understanding of the nuances of the local area.

• Our Efficiency

We understand that conveyancing matters can be stressful and that perceived delays on the part of a legal team can exacerbate that strain. At Bartlett’s, we take a proactive approach to conveyancing transactions to ensure a swift completion for our clients. Our conveyancing solicitors in Chester regularly receive feedback praising their ‘speed and diligence’, and ‘efficient and friendly service’, so you can be confident that your transaction will proceed as quickly as possible.

To speak to our property experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.

Admin staff answered phone promptly and were always friendly and cheerful. My questions and concerns were always addressed promptly and response to was was swift. My conveyancer took great care to explain complex issues and ensure I understood. I felt he always had my best interests at heart.

Buying A Home Solicitors

Buying A Home Solicitors When buying a home, solicitors will guide you through the process, protecting your interests and ensuring your transaction runs smoothly and completes as quickly as possible. Working with experienced residential conveyancing professionals like ours can significantly reduce the stress inherent in purchasing a new home, increase your chances of a successful transaction, and give you peace of mind that your interests will be protected.

At Bartletts, we have been helping clients to purchase new homes for over 160 years. Our commitment to servicing our clients’ needs means that our firm is extremely well respected amongst our local communities in Wrexham, Liverpool, Hoole, and further afield. Our relationships with our clients often span many decades, with them coming back to us time and time again for support each time they move to a new home.

To speak to our property experts please contact us or email advice@bartletts.co.uk

I am very satisfied with your service thank you so much.

Buying A Home – The Process

Whilst every property transaction is unique, buying a home tends to follow a specific process. Generally speaking, the steps involved in purchasing a home are as follows:

The buyer views a property.
The buyer makes an offer on a property.
The seller accepts the buyer’s offer.
The buyer instructs a solicitor or conveyancer to handle the house purchase.
The buyer arranges for a survey of the property to check that everything is as it should be.
The buyer applies for a mortgage where necessary.
The buyer’s solicitor or conveyancer sends out a letter confirming their terms of business and charges.
The buyer’s solicitor or conveyancer reviews the draft contract drawn up by the seller’s solicitor and the supporting documentation.
The buyer’s solicitor or conveyancer raises enquiries on the documentation provided by the seller’s solicitor.
The buyer’s solicitor or conveyancer conducts all necessary property searches.
The buyer’s solicitor obtains a copy of their client’s mortgage offer.
The seller’s solicitor or conveyancer responds to the buyer’s enquiries.
Once they are happy with the search results and the sale documentation, the buyer pays the deposit to their solicitor or conveyancer, ready for exchange.
Both parties sign the contract.
The parties’ legal advisors agree on an exchange date, taking into account their clients’ requirements. At this stage, all parties are legally obliged to complete the transaction.
The transaction is completed, and the sale monies are transferred to the seller.

Buying A Home – Do You Need To Use Solicitors To Buy A House?

There is no legal requirement for you to use solicitors to buy a house. However, given the complexities of property law, the sums of money involved in purchasing a property, and the inherent financial risk, the vast majority of home buyers instruct solicitors or conveyancers to undertake the work.

Buying A Home – When Should You Involve A Solicitor?

If you decide to use a solicitor or conveyancer, they will get involved once you’ve made an offer on a new home, and the seller has accepted it. From that point on, your solicitor or conveyancer will deal with the transaction for you, ensuring all legal requirements are fulfilled, all deadlines are met, and your interests are protected. However, you will need to be on hand to provide instructions as and when required. By addressing your legal advisor’s queries promptly, you can help facilitate a swift and stress-free transaction.

Buying A Home – Your Solicitor’s Role

When you are buying a home, your solicitors will oversee the transaction from start to finish, deal with any issues that arise, and liaise with the seller’s solicitors on your behalf. At Bartlett’s, our clients’ interests are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that property purchases can be incredibly stressful and that the stress can be exacerbated when a client is unaware of what is happening with their home purchase. That’s why we allocate each client a dedicated conveyancer who will work on the transaction from start to finish. Your conveyancer will get to know you, understand your concerns and priorities, and tailor their advice accordingly. When you call to speak to someone about your matter, it is this person whom you will reach, so you can be sure they have a thorough grasp of the issues and are best placed to update you.

How Much Do Solicitors For House Buying Cost?

Buying a home is a significant financial commitment, so clients are understandably keen to limit their legal costs as much as possible. Our policy is to provide top-class legal advice at the lowest possible price. We are accredited by the Law Society for Conveyancing Quality, meaning we meet the high standards expected of practices offering residential conveyancing services. We offer our conveyancing services at a competitive fixed fee with no hidden costs, and we will be happy to provide a quote over the telephone, via email, or following a meeting.

To speak to our property experts please contact us or email advice@bartletts.co.uk

Admin staff answered phone promptly and were always friendly and cheerful. My questions and concerns were always addressed promptly and response to was was swift. My conveyancer took great care to explain complex issues and ensure I understood. I felt he always had my best interests at heart.

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