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Reasons to use our Alton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Alton solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Alton conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 2 Alton conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Alton property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Alton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Alton are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Alton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Alton since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Alton

I went with a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Alton yesterday. Upon checking the Terms I seeI am responsible for fees even if our purchase aborts. Should I ditch them and choose an internet firm who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Alton?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to cover those cases that abort. You should be mindful that these schemes tend not to cover disbursements such your Alton conveyancing search costs.

Completed the sale of my flat in Alton last November but the buyer keeps calling me to moan that his solicitor is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?

Following your house sale your solicitor is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also evidence that the home loan has been discharged to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Alton.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Alton. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/3/2024, the requirements read as follows :

About to purchase a new build flat in Alton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Alton

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Alton it brings up numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The best way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Alton or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Alton differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three fee estimates from different law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Do I cancel my mortgage payments with Leeds Building Society as soon as a completion date for my sale in Alton has been set?

No, you must maintain paying any mortgage sums to Leeds Building Society pending the mortgage being discharged from the proceeds of sale as part of your Alton conveyancing.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Alton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Downie & Gadban, 100 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1ER
  • Bradly Trimmer, 63 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1AF
  • Gellhorns, 12 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Alton

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Alton with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Downie & Gadban, 100 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1ER
  • Painsmith Solicitors Limited, 1 Mansfield Business Park, Lymington Bottom Road, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5PZ
  • Rebecca Kirby Family Law, North Lodge, Empshott, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6HN
  • Gellhorns, 12 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ

Typically, Alton conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Sending draft papers to the lawyer representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional questions from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

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

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