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Reasons to use our Chandlers Ford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Chandlers Ford property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Chandlers Ford conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your home move
  • 2 Chandlers Ford property lawyers work in conjunction with Chandlers Ford estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Chandlers Ford property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Over the years Chandlers Ford solicitor have developed excellent connections with Chandlers Ford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Chandlers Ford.
  • 5 Chandlers Ford lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Chandlers Ford conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chandlers Ford since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi property, Mead Road, SO53 2EZ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £415,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Transfer

of detached residence residence, Hursley Road, SO53 2FS completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £668,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Sale

of semi-detached property, Southdene Road, SO53 3DU completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £495,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Transfer

of detached residence premises, Mount Drive, SO53 2PN completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £275,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chandlers Ford

How do I find the right lawyer to give a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Chandlers Ford?

Option 1 is to ask your friends and family who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Second, use a comparison service on the internet for conveyancing in Chandlers Ford. Pick up the phone to a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing costs illustrations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will oversee your legal process beforecommitting.

Third is to use our search tool to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your individual factors including location,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing in Chandlers Ford

I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my let out property in Chandlers Ford by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and urge them to they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will look towards

Are the Chandlers Ford conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Aldermore?

Chandlers Ford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Aldermore directly.

Will my solicitor be raising questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Chandlers Ford.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Chandlers Ford. Some people will buy a house in Chandlers Ford, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a number of searches that can be initiated by the buyer or by their solicitors which will figure out the risks in Chandlers Ford. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms supplied to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard question of the seller to discover whether the property has historically flooded. If the property has been flooded in past and is not disclosed by the vendor, then a purchaser may commence a compensation claim resulting from an incorrect reply. The purchaser’s solicitors may also order an enviro report. This should indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be initiated.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Chandlers Ford is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Chandlers Ford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chandlers Ford 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 Chandlers Ford may decide 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 residence.

There are a lot of properties in Chandlers Ford on unadopted roads. My wife and I are purchasing such a house. Are there any benefits to buying a house on a privately owned road?

Chandlers Ford conveyancing lawyers are used to conveyancing propertieson unadopted roads. Your lawyer will review the title to find any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a residents association that residents pay into to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and look better than publicly maintained.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chandlers Ford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dempster Binning Llp, 5 West Links, Tollgate, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3TG
  • Richard Webster & Co Limited, 30 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DT
  • Hedley Visick & Co, 109 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DR
  • Gammon Piercy & Gaiger, 77 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DQ
  • Knight Polson Limited, 2-4 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chandlers Ford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chandlers Ford practicing in commercial conveyancing in Chandlers Ford. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Dempster Binning Llp, 5 West Links, Tollgate, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3TG
  • Richard Webster & Co Limited, 30 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DT
  • Hedley Visick & Co, 109 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DR
  • Gammon Piercy & Gaiger, 77 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DQ
  • Knight Polson Limited, 2-4 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Chandlers Ford 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 the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership 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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