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Winchester Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 113 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Winchester
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Winchester that are buy to let is 6%
  • 4 80% freehold and 20% leasehold conveyancing in Winchester for this year to date
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £24,554

Examples of recent conveyancing in Winchester since August 2023*

Conveyance

of flat Chesil Street SO23 0HU, at a price of £160,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

Transfer

of semi property, Egbert Road, SO23 7ED completing on 07/09/2023 at a price of £700,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of apartment Grange Close SO23 9RS, at the agreed sum of £105,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of house property, Weeke Manor Close, SO22 5JE completing on 21/09/2023 at a price of £840,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Winchester

Why would I instruct a Winchester conveyancing solicitors firm when internet based conveyancers are less expensive?

Its a good idea to compare conveyancing costs in Winchester and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t become consumed with searching for the cheapest Winchester conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone call and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of continuity that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated on headway and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

I am buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Winchester who is on the Birmingham Midshires approved. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Birmingham Midshires in certain locations such as Winchester. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Are all Winchester Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.

I can not fathom if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Winchester building society branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Winchester conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called to say that they would not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

Provided that the conveyancing practitioner is on the mortgage company approved list, she or he must follow the CML Handbook provisions for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I've digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Winchester solicitor - who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?

HSBC will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually HSBC will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Winchester postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Winchester.

3 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Winchester completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. 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 asset 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.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a residence in Monmouth but reside in Winchester. My conveyancer (based 260 miles from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Winchester to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Winchester

I have been informed by numerous friends that it can take 6-8 weeks for Winchester conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The draft contract was only received from the vendors lawyer last week so does the time start running now?

One should treat with caution of any conveyancing practitioner guaranteeing fast completion times. Instead ask the average timeframe to complete Winchester conveyancing deals and if they are willing to move towards an agreed target date for your home move in Winchester

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Winchester regulated by the SRA

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

  • Godwins Solicitors Llp, 12 St. Thomas Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HF
  • Dutton Gregory Llp, Trussell House, 23 St. Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BT
  • Warner & Richardson, 29 Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RR
  • Shentons, Star Lane House, Staple Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AD
  • Taylor Fordyce Ltd, 1-2 City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7TA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Winchester

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Winchester with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Godwins Solicitors Llp, 12 St. Thomas Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HF
  • Dutton Gregory Llp, Trussell House, 23 St. Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BT
  • Warner & Richardson, 29 Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RR
  • Shentons, Star Lane House, Staple Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AD
  • Taylor Fordyce Ltd, 1-2 City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7TA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Winchester regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Winchester practicing in commercial conveyancing in Winchester. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Godwins Solicitors Llp, 12 St. Thomas Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HF
  • Dutton Gregory Llp, Trussell House, 23 St. Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BT
  • Warner & Richardson, 29 Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RR
  • Shentons, Star Lane House, Staple Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AD
  • Taylor Fordyce Ltd, 1-2 City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7TA

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

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