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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Melbourne conveyancing

Main reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Melbourne

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Melbourne
  • 2 Regardless other lawyers tell you it could be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 3 Melbourne solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Melbourne has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 The firms shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Melbourne since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Melbourne

I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to be out of my let out property in Melbourne by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as don't want to have to move into temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not serve notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and ask them to they apply pressure on the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look to achieve

We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Melbourne who is on the Aldermore approved panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Melbourne.

What will a local search inform me about the house we're purchasing in Melbourne?

Melbourne conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search plays an important part in most Melbourne conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Melbourne is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Melbourne are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Melbourne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Given that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on a property in Melbourne I wish to talk to a lawyer regarding theconveyancing prior to appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

Absolutely - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Melbourne.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Melbourne should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

How do I establish who is the owner of a property in Melbourne?

Provided the property is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have the information of the location of the property, you should be able to obtain results from the the Land Registry of the registered proprietor for a a minimal charge.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Melbourne regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Melbourne specialising in commercial conveyancing in Melbourne. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Fiona Polley Limited, 55-57 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6TB
  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Melbourne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Melbourne specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • 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

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Melbourne. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a timeous, objective and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Melbourne about your conveyancing in Melbourne.

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

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