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Logical reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Alton

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with Alton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Alton solicitors work in partnership with Alton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 3 The organisations listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Alton governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Alton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Alton since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Alton

The Alton conveyancing firm handling our Alton conveyancing has discovered an inconsistency between the assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My solicitor informs me that he is duty bound to check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s stance correct?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Alton?

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Alton and Solicitor firms in Alton who provide Conveyancing services It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in transferring property. The two can conduct associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

How can we tell if a Alton conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Alton obtaining 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 recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Kent Reliance. I assume I don't need a Alton conveyancing practitioner on the Kent Reliance panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Kent Reliance mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Kent Reliance mortgage from the register. Kent Reliance, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Kent Reliance has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Kent Reliance has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Kent Reliance mortgage has been paid off.

What can a local search inform me about the property I am purchasing in Alton?

Alton conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searches UK The local search plays a central part in many a Alton conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (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 topic sections.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Alton?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Alton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Is there anything unique about your site and alternative internet conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Alton?

At this site get a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances of your conveyancing in Alton. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have commission arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm who pay the highest kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Alton

My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent has warned us that the owners will only move forward if we use their chosen lawyers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Alton

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. If they require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is not the way to achieve this. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to appoint your own,trusted Alton conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or hit his conveyancing figures set by corporate headquarters.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Alton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Downie & Gadban, 100 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1ER
  • Bradly Trimmer, 63 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1AF
  • Gellhorns, 12 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Alton

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Alton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Downie & Gadban, 100 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1ER
  • Painsmith Solicitors Limited, 1 Mansfield Business Park, Lymington Bottom Road, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5PZ
  • Rebecca Kirby Family Law, North Lodge, Empshott, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6HN
  • Gellhorns, 12 Chalet Hill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0TQ

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Alton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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