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Conveyancing in Blandford Forum : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Blandford Forum conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Blandford Forum estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Blandford Forum is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Blandford Forum
  • 4 The firms identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Blandford Forum since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Blandford Forum

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Blandford Forum?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Blandford Forum your solicitor will request that you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is as part of the total price then this will be asked for shortly ahead of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed will be payable a few days prior to the completion date.

We are planning on selling our house in Blandford Forum and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A high street Blandford Forum lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Blandford Forum. Having lived in Blandford Forum for many years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Blandford Forum is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Blandford Forum are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Blandford Forum you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Blandford Forum may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Blandford Forum and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Blandford Forum. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Blandford Forum area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Blandford Forum. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

Should I use a Blandford Forum conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can handle the legal formalities but they are based over three hundred kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a local Blandford Forum conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute documents, hand in your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Blandford Forum know how is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and in the main were happy that should outweigh using an unknown Blandford Forum conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being round the corner.

What type of property do your Blandford Forum conveyancing quotes apply to?

The quotes supplied are only relevant to standard residential premises in England & Wales. Should you have any different requirements such as industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Blandford Forum you should telephone us to consider your requirements .

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Blandford Forum regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jane V Wilkinson, Wrekin House, Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EN
  • Lowe Legal Services, Cherokee, Blandford Hill, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Blandford Forum

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Blandford Forum 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

  • On Demand Lawyers Limited, Field End, Higher Ansty, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7PT
  • Lowe Legal Services, Cherokee, Blandford Hill, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Blandford Forum regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Blandford Forum specialising in commercial conveyancing in Blandford Forum. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Jane V Wilkinson, Wrekin House, Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EN
  • Lowe Legal Services, Cherokee, Blandford Hill, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AA

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

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