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Shaftesbury Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £13,593
  • 2 Average time frame of 133 days for registration of title in Shaftesbury
  • 3 115 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Shaftesbury
  • 4 Average time from start to completion was 97 days for conveyancing in Shaftesbury
  • 5 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Shaftesbury is 60% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shaftesbury since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shaftesbury

Last December we completed a house move in Shaftesbury. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Shaftesbury?

The query is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Shaftesbury. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a document called a SPIF. answers turns out to be incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Shaftesbury.

What is the first thing I need to know concerning purchase conveyancing in Shaftesbury?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Shaftesbury or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the seller, estate agent and sometimes the bank. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Shaftesbury is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the legal process whose role it is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

On occasion a potential adversary may attempt to convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

My wife and I have a semi-detached Edwardian property in Shaftesbury. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and The Mortgage Works. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Shaftesbury and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.

I'm buying a new build house in Shaftesbury with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The house builders rep told me not to tell my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will adversely affect my loan with Nationwide Building Society. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Shaftesbury is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Shaftesbury are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Shaftesbury you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shaftesbury may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Looking forward to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Shaftesbury. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Shaftesbury should include some of the following:

    Additions to the flat Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? Your lawyers should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance provisions Ground rent - what is payable and what the invoice dates are, and also know whether this is subject to change Repair and maintenance of the premises
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Shaftesbury please enquire of your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Shaftesbury.

I own a 1st floor flat in Shaftesbury, conveyancing was carried out in 2000. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar flats in Shaftesbury with a long lease are worth £191,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2077

With just 53 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £27,600 and £31,800 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shaftesbury

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Shaftesbury with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Rutters, 2 Bimport, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AY
  • Farnfields Llp, The Square, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shaftesbury regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Shaftesbury practicing in commercial conveyancing in Shaftesbury. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Rutters, 2 Bimport, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AY
  • Farnfields Llp, The Square, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AX
  • Tisbury Law Limited, Wick Barn, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6NW

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Shaftesbury regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Shaftesbury but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Sutherland & Co Property Lawyers, St Mary's Place, SP8 4AT

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

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