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Conveyancing in Bournemouth : Keep it Local

5 reasons to let us assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Bournemouth

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Bournemouth are familiar with the local concerns specific to Bournemouth and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 Bournemouth property lawyers work in conjunction with Bournemouth estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 Bournemouth conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Bournemouth conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Bournemouth conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Bournemouth conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bournemouth since January 2025*

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Richmond Wood Road, BH8 9DH completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £453,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Transfer

of flat Richmond Park Road BH8 8TE, at sale price of £150,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of flat Holdenhurst Road BH8 9AW, at buying price of £215,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of detached residence residence, Wheaton Road, BH7 6LL completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £368,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bournemouth

Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Bournemouth who acted for me 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a home loan from Bank of Scotland. It looks as though am now being quoted double. Should I hunt for a cheaper online firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are prepared to expend time comparing costs you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, providing that you were satisfied with the service the firm provided you maycome to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can also act for Bank of Scotland. Do employ our search tool to select a Bournemouth conveyancing firm on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Bournemouth.

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (five years built) in Bournemouth. Almost all the flats have already been sold. Do I need carry out the local searches for my conveyancing in Bournemouth?

Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Bournemouth conveyancing process. There are hundreds search providers who offer Bournemouth conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.

Do I need to visit the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Bournemouth so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, the vast majority mortgage companies no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to hand over ID documents and there are still distinct advantages to instructing a locally based ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Bournemouth.

I used Arc property Solicitors several years past for my conveyancing in Bournemouth. I now require my papers but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Bournemouth of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Bournemouth prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will not give a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Bournemouth. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Bournemouth especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Bournemouth.

My company is planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Bournemouth for below £2000?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Bournemouth, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your details or email so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bournemouth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Bournemouth specialising in commercial conveyancing in Bournemouth. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Scott Walby Llp, Fairview House, 17 Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EE
  • Rawlins Davy, Heliting House, 35 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6HT
  • Rawlins Davy Limited, Heliting House, 35 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6HT
  • Preston Redman Llp, Hinton House, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EN
  • The Jmc Practice, Suite 2, 12 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PS

Planning law solicitors in Bournemouth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bournemouth practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Preston Redman Llp, Hinton House, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EN
  • Steele Raymond Llp, Richmond Point, 43 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LR
  • Laceys Solicitors Llp, 5 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QL
  • Lester Aldridge Trust Company, Russell House, 31 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX
  • Lester Aldridge Llp, Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX

Sale in Bournemouth 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
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Sending draft papers to the lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to supplemental questions from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, 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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