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Top 5 reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Weymouth

  • 1 Weymouth conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Weymouth solicitors work in conjunction with Weymouth estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are based in Weymouth - if so sets of lawyers will be familiar
  • 4 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Weymouth have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Weymouth and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Weymouth property deals can be made significantly more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Weymouth since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Weymouth

We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Weymouth endorsed on your site but stumbled across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem less pricey – why is this?

One can find a variety of conveyancers marketing at first sight what seems to be the cheapest conveyancing in Weymouth. We would encourage you to give due consideration about how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the legal work. Many of them highlight a bargain fee to catch your eye but conceal extra costs in the fine print..

AssumingI were to acquire a simple residential housein Weymouth mortgage fee and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Weymouth?

Any savings you would gain would be isolated to the disbursement for searches. Your lawyer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, communicating with your vendors property lawyer, stamp duty submission, register the title etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it will not be meaningful.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Weymouth what is your top tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Weymouth

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Weymouth and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the seller, selling agent and on occasion your lender. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Weymouth is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the process whose responsibility is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a potential adversary may attempt to sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

We wanted to use a property lawyer in Weymouth for our house purchase. Our broker informed us that our mortgage company TSB won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?

Pre- 2008 most mortgage companies had an appetite for risk which was higher than today. Almost all Weymouth conveyancing firms would have been on most mortgage company panels. The FSA in 2010 conducted a thematic investigation into mortgage fraud which concluded: know the conveyancing solicitors dealt with. Consequently, mortgage companies have regularly sought more data from law firms relating to their operations and their employees as well as establishing certain criteria such a completing on a minimum number of conveyancing. Many Weymouth conveyancing firms that have been excluded from lender panels have Unblemished track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Weymouth is amongst the numerous locations where the conveyancers we recommend are members of the panel for TSB.

My company is intending to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Weymouth for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Weymouth, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.

Why am I unable to complete my conveyancing in Weymouth on a bank holiday?

Because on completion the funds needs to be transferred electronically between the banks of the buyer and seller's conveyancing practitioner and currently this can only happen on a business day. So you can't complete on a saturday or sunday either.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Weymouth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Mustoe Shorter Solicitors & Advocates, 7-8 Frederick Place, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8HQ
  • Pengillys Llp, 67 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8HB
  • Redferns, Lupins Business Centre, 1-3 Greenhill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Weymouth regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Weymouth with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Weymouth. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Mustoe Shorter Solicitors & Advocates, 7-8 Frederick Place, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8HQ
  • Pengillys Llp, 67 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8HB
  • Redferns, Lupins Business Centre, 1-3 Greenhill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SS
  • Portland Legal Services, 6 Chiswell, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AN

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Weymouth regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Weymouth but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Wessex Conveyancing Ltd, First Floor, DT4 8NS
  • Philip Hall & Co Limited, Longfield Chambers, 2 Bramble Drove, DT2 8ED

Neighboring Locations

Dorchester
Poundbury
Dorset
Weymouth
Portland

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