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Christchurch Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Christchurch that are buy to let is 4%
  • 2 124 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Christchurch
  • 3 % freehold and % leasehold conveyancing in Christchurch for last year
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for last year was £40
  • 5 Average time from start to moving day was 110 days for conveyancing in Christchurch

Examples of recent conveyancing in Christchurch since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Christchurch

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Christchurch is not listed on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?

That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Christchurch conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Christchurch so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 12 years ago, the vast majority lenders no longer oblige their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to hand over identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to choosing a locally based ayer, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Christchurch?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Christchurch. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Christchurch.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Christchurch it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Christchurch commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Christchurch.

What makes your site different to alternative web based conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Christchurch?

At this site obtain a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Christchurch. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have commission arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the highest kickback, not the best value conveyancing in Christchurch

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Christchurch. I happened to stumble across a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I have been told by many friends that it may take six to eight weeks for Christchurch conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The property information was only forwarded from the vendors conveyancing practitioner a couple of days ago so does the time start running now?

No definitive time frame exists for conveyancing in Christchurch. Conveyancing is subject to too much unpredictabilities. Christchurch conveyancing searches in and of themselves could take up to month to come back.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Christchurch specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Frettens Llp, The Saxon Centre, 11 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PZ
  • Matthew & Matthew Limited, 194 Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2JD
  • Chester And Co, Ground Floor Offices, 480 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4BD
  • Morris Scott & Co, 280 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5ET
  • Ellis Jones Solicitors Llp, Sandbourne House, 302 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Christchurch regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Christchurch specialising in commercial conveyancing in Christchurch. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Frettens Llp, The Saxon Centre, 11 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PZ
  • Spurlings Solicitors & Notary Public, 2a Church Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BW
  • Robert Wrynne Solicitors, 138-140 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3JX
  • Matthew & Matthew Limited, 194 Seabourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2JD
  • Ellis Jones Solicitors Llp, Sandbourne House, 302 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RU

Planning law solicitors in Christchurch regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Christchurch with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Ellis Jones Solicitors Llp, Sandbourne House, 302 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9RU
  • Lester Aldridge Trust Company, Russell House, 31 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX
  • Lester Aldridge Company Secretarial Limited, Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX
  • Lester Aldridge Llp, Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX
  • Preston Redman Llp, Hinton House, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EN

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

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