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Main reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sturminster Newton

  • 1 Sturminster Newton lawyers work in conjunction with Sturminster Newton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 The Sturminster Newton conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Sturminster Newton
  • 3 The firms shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Sturminster Newton have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Sturminster Newton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Sturminster Newton regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sturminster Newton since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sturminster Newton

My mortgage broker requires my Sturminster Newton solicitor’s panel member for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. How do I find this out. I have e-mailed my local Sturminster Newton office but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Sturminster Newton solicitor . Most Sturminster Newton conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

My husband and I are refinancing our maisonette in Sturminster Newton with Nottingham. We have a son 19 who lives at home. Our solicitor has asked us to disclose anyone over the age of 17 other than ourselves who reside at the property. Our lawyer has now e-mailed a document for our son to sign, waiving any legal rights in the event that the apartment is forfeited by the lender. I have two questions (1) Is this form unique to the Nottingham conveyancing panel as he did not need to sign this form when we bought 4 years ago (2) Does our son by signing this extinguish his entitlement to inherit the property?

First, rest assured that your Nottingham conveyancing panel solicitor is doing the right thing as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Nottingham. This is solely used to protect Nottingham if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Nottingham had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.

It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Sturminster Newton completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Sturminster Newton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Sturminster Newton contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because house builders in Sturminster Newton usually purchase the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 Sturminster Newton or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Sturminster Newton ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sturminster Newton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Sturminster Newton especially if they are familiar with such properties in Sturminster Newton.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Sturminster Newton it brings up many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of friends and family who have purchased a property in Sturminster Newton or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Sturminster Newton differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sturminster Newton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jane V Wilkinson, Wrekin House, Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EN

Typically, Sturminster Newton conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Sturminster Newton property searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers received from the owner’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Assessing replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Sturminster Newton ordinarily includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Templecombe
Wincanton
Mere
Shaftesbury
Sturminster Newton
Blandford Forum

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

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