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Basingstoke Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 August was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while March was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Basingstoke
  • 2 79% freehold and 21% leasehold conveyancing in Basingstoke for this year to date
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £8,630
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Basingstoke is 8% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company

Examples of recent conveyancing in Basingstoke since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Basingstoke

Please help. My Basingstoke solicitor is advising me that he is legally obliged toconduct Basingstoke conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Virgin Moneyconveyancing panel. These Basingstoke checks cost a lot of money can this be avoided?

Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your property lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your solicitor would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook provisions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Basingstoke conveyancing searches.

I just bought a property at auction in Basingstoke. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Now that you have legally committed yourself to purchase you must find a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you now have a tight a drop dead date to complete the transaction. All auction property will have an associated auction set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer will need. In the case of leasehold property the conveyancing pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

I have been told by my conveyancer that flying freehold insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Basingstoke conveyancing?

The right level of flying freehold indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Yorkshire Building Society and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Basingstoke. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Virgin Money have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that your lender is Virgin Money your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Virgin Money. The CML Handbook includes minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Virgin Money where a lease does not comply with these specifications. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Basingstoke.

We are downsizing from our home in Basingstoke and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Basingstoke lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Basingstoke. We have lived in Basingstoke for six years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

I have recentlydiscovered that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Basingstoke for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Basingstoke conveyancing specialists.

Is it simple use the search app to select a conveyancing solicitor in Basingstoke on the authorised to act for my mortgage?

First select a bank such as Yorkshire Building Society, The Mortgage Works or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your preferred area a common one being Basingstoke. Conveyancing firms in Basingstoke and across England and Wales should be identified.

My husband and I intend to acquire our first property in Basingstoke. Conveyancing practitioner has been appointed. The broker pointed out that a survey is not needed as the property was only constructed 22 years ago.

As the bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the premises is over 10 years old the property will not come with a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report may suffice. The report should highlight any apparent problems and suggest further investigation if appropriate. Where there are any signs of material issues get a comprehensive structural survey.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Basingstoke

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Basingstoke with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Brain Chase Coles, Haymarket House, 20-24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NL
  • Phillips Solicitors Limited, Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Basingstoke regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Basingstoke specialising in commercial conveyancing in Basingstoke. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Clarke & Son Llp, Manor House, 8 Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8UG
  • Lamb Brooks Llp, Victoria House, 39 Winchester Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7EQ
  • Neale Turk Llp, 74 Bounty Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3BZ
  • Henleys, 60 Southern Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EA
  • Brain Chase Coles, Haymarket House, 20-24 Wote Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NL

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Basingstoke is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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