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Reasons to use our Lymington conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in Lymington - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Regardless alternative solicitors advise it may be important to visit your solicitor to execute contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 3 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal connections with Lymington selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Lymington conveyancers work in conjunction with Lymington estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Lymington governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lymington since August 2023*

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Transfer

of apartment Emsworth Road SO41 9BS, at purchase consideration of £165,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi property, North Close, SO41 9BT completing on 29/08/2023 at a price of £480,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Princess Royal Close, SO41 9NY completing on 19/09/2023 at a price of £860,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Conveyance

of flat Rowans Park SO41 9GD, at a price of £279,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lymington

I am progressing with the sale of my apartment in Lymington and the estate agent has just e-mailed to warn that the buyers are switching law firm. The excuse is that the bank will only work with solicitors on their approved list. Why would a major mortgage company only engage with specific lawyers rather the firm that they want to choose to handle their conveyancing in Lymington ?

UK lenders have always had an approved set of law firms they are content to work with, but in the last few years big names such as Yorkshire Building Society, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for decades.

Lending institutions blame a rise in fraud by way of justification for the pruning – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. 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. Plenty of firms are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. Your purchasers are not going to have any impact on this.

The sellers of the home we are hoping to buy have instructed a conveyancing practitioner in Lymington who has recommended a preliminary contract with a non-refundable deposit 10k. Are such agreements appropriate for Lymington conveyancing transactions?

Exclusivity agreements are agreements binding a home seller and purchaser giving the buyer the sole right to purchase the property within an agreed time frame. For all intents and purposes, a lock out agreement is a contract stating that you will have a contract at a later date being the contract for the actual sale. It tends to be utilised for buyer protection though in many situations, the owner may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are various positives and negatives to using them but you need to check with your lawyer but note that it may end up costing you more in conveyancing charges. In light of this these agreements are rare in relation to conveyancing in Lymington.

I am downsizing from our home in Lymington and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Lymington. Having lived in Lymington for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You must enquire of 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 ailment)

I am buying a new build flat in Lymington. Conveyancing is daunting 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lymington

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Lymington prior to instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to give a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Lymington. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Lymington especially if they are familiar with such properties in Lymington.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Lymington for my sale. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

You may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

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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

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Lymington?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Lymington. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Lymington.

Purchase conveyancing in Lymington usually includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Undertaking Lymington conveyancing searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other documentation forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Examining replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • 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 completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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