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Reasons to use our Totland conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Totland is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Totland conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 3 The Totland conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Totland
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal links with Totland selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Totland solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Totland conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Totland since November 2025*

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Locksley Close, PO40 9PG completing on 20/11/2025 at a price of £350,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Colwell Close, PO40 9NA completing on 08/12/2025 at a price of £355,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion

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Sale

of semi property, Old School Close, PO40 9FT completing on 20/11/2025 at a price of £332,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Golden Ridge, PO40 9LF completing on 26/11/2025 at a price of £400,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Totland

We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Totland who is on the TSB solicitor 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 TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Totland.

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Totland what would it be?

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Totland conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Can I be sure that the Totland conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Totland seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, UBS are being pedantic. The Totland solicitor who is on the UBS conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but UBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do UBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that UBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why UBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I have justdiscovered that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Totland for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Totland conveyancing specialists.

I am buying a new build flat in Totland. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Totland

    Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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?

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Totland in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Totland. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Totland to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Totland with the purpose of expediting the sale process?

  • A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Totland can be avoided where you get in touch lawyers as soon as you market your property and ask them to collate the leasehold documentation which will be required by the buyers’ conveyancers.
    • If you have carried out any alterations to the premises would they have required Landlord’s consent? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Totland leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring necessitate a licence from the Landlord consenting to such alterations. If you fail to have the paperwork in place you should not communicate with the landlord without checking with your solicitor in advance. A minority of Totland leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this is the case, it would be prudent to place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand bank and professional references. Any bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is financially capable of paying the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their solicitors. The majority of landlords or managing agents in Totland charge for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most common reason for frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Totland.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Totland - A selection of Queries before buying

    Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the leaseholders? How long is the Lease? Generally speaking the outlay for major works are not included within service charges, although some managing agents in Totland obliged leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger works.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Totland

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Totland with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Hugh Whitlock Solicitors, 44 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QD
  • Scott Bailey Llp, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT
  • Clive Sutton Solicitor, 3 The Old Print Works, 85b High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Totland regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Totland specialising in commercial conveyancing in Totland. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Hugh Whitlock Solicitors, 44 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QD
  • Scott Bailey Llp, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Totland 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 parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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