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Main reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Lymington

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Lymington is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Lymington - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 3 Lymington conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Lymington
  • 5 Excellent communication and pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Lymington property deals can be made significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lymington since June 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lymington

Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Lymington even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance if I intend to acquire an office in Lymington with a loan from Bank of Scotland?

The service is primarily used to select domestic conveyancing solicitors in Lymington but we have set out at the end of this page some Lymington commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the solicitors directly to check if they can also act for Bank of Scotland

Our bank has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Lymington but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Lymington round the corner to me. Are you able to help?

The minority of Lymington conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to identify a Lymington conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I am due to move house in November. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Lymington. Conveyancing firm was chosen prior to coming across this site.

On the day of completion you can pick up the keys from your selling agent however this should only take place once the previous owners conveyancers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. After that you should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Lymington or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Lymington.

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

As your lender is Lloyds your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements outlined in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Lloyds. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Lloyds where a lease fails to comply with these provisions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Lymington.

Skipton have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a property in Lymington has been agreed to, what happens next?

The property agent will need to be advised as to your property lawyer's details (make sure the property lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Skipton or your broker and finish off any appropriate documentation. Skipton will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or owners to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a fortnight to get a mortgage offer. Skipton will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Lymington.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Lymington?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Lymington will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Lymington. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Lymington.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Lymington it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Lymington commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Lymington.

How does conveyancing in Lymington differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Lymington come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because builders in Lymington typically buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Lymington or who has acted in the same development.

How do I search for a Lymington law firm on the Halifax conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 25miles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the search on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Lymington conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Lymington conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to see if they are on the Halifax member panel

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lymington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Clive Sutton Solicitor, 3 The Old Print Works, 85b High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AN
  • Scott Bailey Llp, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT
  • Hugh Whitlock Solicitors, 44 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QD
  • Ross Carter, Fairhaven, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7SQ
  • Heppenstalls Solicitors Limited, 82 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6LG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lymington regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lymington specialising in commercial conveyancing in Lymington. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Scott Bailey Llp, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT
  • Hugh Whitlock Solicitors, 44 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QD
  • Ross Carter, Fairhaven, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7SQ
  • Heppenstalls Solicitors Limited, 82 Station Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6LG
  • Anthony Harris & Co, 17 Elm Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6HE

Conveyancing in Lymington is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Lymington searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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