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Reasons to use our Downton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Downton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Downton property lawyers work in partnership with Downton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 3 Using a local Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Downton property lawyer are the key to a successful Downton conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 5 Our site is the only site that enables you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Downton will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s approved panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Downton since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downton

Do the conveyancing solicitors Indexed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Downton?

There are a number of auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Downton is just one of the many locations where our lawyers have offices.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Downton costs more?

Downton leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving applicable notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Downton. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. HSBC have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As your lender is HSBC your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for HSBC. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to HSBC where a lease fails to meet these provisions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Downton.

I have paid off my mortgage with Barclays. I assume I don't need a Downton conveyancing practitioner on the Barclays panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Barclays 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 Barclays mortgage from the register. Barclays, 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 Barclays has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Barclays has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Barclays mortgage has been paid off.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Downton. I have a mortgage offer with HSBC. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

Will my solicitor be raising enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Downton.

Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers dealing with homes in Downton. There are those who buy a property in Downton, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Downton. The conventional set of property information forms given to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard question of the owner to find out if the property has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred which is not notified by the owner, then a buyer could bring a compensation claim stemming from an misleading answer. A buyer’s lawyers will also conduct an enviro search. This should reveal if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries will need to be made.

My husband and I are one month into a freehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the high street agent to carry out the conveyancing in Downton. I am am starting to be disappointed with the quality of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be really bad to suggest changing them. Has the loan offer been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new lawyer and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating charges and delays. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Downton

My parents are encountering problems in finding their Downton land registry title on the online search facility. They have a vague recollection 50 years ago when they purchased the house there were complications with the address not being recognised in some systems.

Almost all residences in Downton should show up. Have you endevoured to search with just the postcode. Ordinarily it will identify all the houses and flats within the postcode. Assuming the property is recorded it will show up with a title number. Where they bought back in the 70’s it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The address could still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title deeds which could be with your parent’s lender.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Downton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dixon & Templeton Llp, 43 High Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AU
  • Jacksons, 5 Provost Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AZ
  • Wilsons (company Agents) Ltd, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SB
  • Inveresk House Nominees Ltd, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SB
  • Sampson Coward Llp, St. Mary's Chambers, 51 New Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2PH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Downton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Downton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Downton. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Dixon & Templeton Llp, 43 High Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AU
  • Jacksons, 5 Provost Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AZ
  • Inveresk House Nominees Ltd, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SB
  • Wilsons (company Agents) Ltd, Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SB
  • Whitehead Vizard Llp, Close Gate Chambers, 60 High Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2PQ

Planning law solicitors in Downton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Downton practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Redhead & Jones, 24 Catherine Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2DA

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

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