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Reasons to use our Melbourne conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Melbourne conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Melbourne conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 The Melbourne conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Melbourne
  • 5 Melbourne conveyancers work in partnership with Melbourne estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Melbourne since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Melbourne

Souldretaining a Melbourne conveyancing practice make my purchase more efficient?

Established third party connections is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing lawyers. Melbourne conveyancers benefit from connections with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, valuers and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Hosting a wealth of experience in the local area is an advantage.

Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Melbourne conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel?

Melbourne conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.

How does conveyancing in Melbourne differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Melbourne come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in Melbourne 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 Melbourne or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and found one near me in Melbourne I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Melbourne for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

Is it possible to change conveyancer as I have to choose one who is on the Britannia conveyancing list. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Melbourne round the corner but the firm is not approved by Britannia

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Melbourne on the Britannia panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne. Using search facility on this site, you can contrast costs for conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne and beyond.

Are all Melbourne property lawyers on every bank conveyancing panel?

The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can drop into your local lender branch in Melbourne. the probability is that they can recommend conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Melbourne practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Sawarn & Co Ltd, 526 Arleston Lane, Stenson Fields, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AG
  • Sheehy-smith, 5 Raynesway, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0DW
  • John Martin Crane Limited, 29-30 South Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BT
  • Nbm Eason, Castle House, South Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BQ
  • S W R Musson Limited, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU

Planning law solicitors in Melbourne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Melbourne with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • S W R Musson Limited, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU
  • Fishers Dewes Solicitors, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU

Conveyancing in Melbourne 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 the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated documents
  • Sending draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to supplemental queries from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (where relevant)

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

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