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5 reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Hedge End

  • 1 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Hedge End conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Hedge End home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Experience means that Hedge End conveyancer have established very good working relationships with Hedge End local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Hedge End.
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Hedge End estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 The Hedge End conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Hedge End

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hedge End since January 2025*

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Purchase

of apartment Firtree Way SO19 8AY, acquired for £309,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Acquisition

of apartment Station Road SO31 7HR, acquired for £157,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of terraced property, Howerts Close, SO31 9JR completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £340,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title

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Transfer

of semi residence, Valentine Villas, SO32 1BB completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £430,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hedge End

I am 4 weeks into the sale of my apartment in Hedge End and the EA has just e-mailed to advise that the purchasers are swapping law firm. The reason given is that the bank will only work with property lawyers on their approved list. On what basis would a leading lender only deal with specific law firms rather the firm that they want to appoint to handle their conveyancing in Hedge End ?

Mortgage companies have always had panels of law firms they are willing to work with, but in the past few years big names such as Yorkshire Building Society, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have worked with them for decades.

Mortgage companies blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the cull – criteria have been narrowed as a smaller panel is easier to monitor. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society claims that it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. Your buyers are unlikely to have any impact on this.

How can we know in advance if a Hedge End conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Hedge End seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Hedge End off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Santander. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Santander, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel.

I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Skipton. Is it usual for Skipton to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Hedge End is approved on their conveyancing panel? Skipton have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Skipton to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Skipton conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Hedge End for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out 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 Hedge End conveyancing specialists.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Hedge End. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hedge End

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Hedge End prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will not issue a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hedge End. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hedge End especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Hedge End.

How do I use your search app to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Hedge End on the approved list for my bank?

First select a bank such as Santander, Chelsea Building Society or Platform Home Loans Ltd then choose your location e.g. Hedge End. Conveyancing firms in Hedge End and nationally will then be listed.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hedge End

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hedge End specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Burlington House, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2DF
  • Eric Robinson Solicitors, 18 West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 6BU
  • Rochford & Co, Ferryside, The Green, Green Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4JB
  • Abels, 6 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2XL
  • Cgm Hampshire Limited, 4-5 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2UT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hedge End regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hedge End specialising in commercial conveyancing in Hedge End. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Burlington House, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2DF
  • David Ebert Llp, 44 High Street, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3DR
  • Eric Robinson Solicitors, 18 West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 6BU
  • Placidi Law Company Limited, 27 Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7GH
  • Beeton Edwards Llp, Suite C Drivers Wharf, Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0PF

Planning law solicitors in Hedge End regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hedge End practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Moore Blatch Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Paris Smith Llp, 1 London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AE

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

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