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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Eastney and Southsea conveyancing

Reasons to use our Eastney and Southsea conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors have offices in Eastney and Southsea - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Eastney and Southsea
  • 3 Experience means that Eastney and Southsea conveyancer have established excellent connections with Eastney and Southsea local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your home move in Eastney and Southsea.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea

I am expecting a mortgage offer from Halifax. I intend to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Eastney and Southsea. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

We expect to receive a DIP from Virgin Money this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Virgin Money recommend any Eastney and Southsea solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Eastney and Southsea solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Virgin Money through the process.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Eastney and Southsea. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

After what seems like an age I have had an offer on an apartment in Eastney and Southsea accepted, but there is a chain. The sellers have put an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other apartments booked. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Eastney and Southsea. What should be my next step? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with HSBC?

It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Eastney and Southsea conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your conveyancer is on the HSBC approved list. As to the next phase this very much depends on the uniqueness of your transaction, desire for this property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market many home buyers will apply for the mortgage with HSBC and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their conveyancer to move forward with the conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Eastney and Southsea the following are instances of what can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one close by in Eastney and Southsea I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it only has 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Eastney and Southsea for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be problematic. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Is it simple use your search facility to select a conveyancing lawyer in Eastney and Southsea on the authorised to act for my lender?

Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, The Mortgage Works or Nottingham Building Society then choose your preferred area e.g. Eastney and Southsea. Conveyancing organisations in Eastney and Southsea and across England and Wales will then be listed.

I am buying a house and cash is in place. I have provided conveyancer with two separate proof of photo ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he wants a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake DVD.

For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your Eastney and Southsea conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Eastney and Southsea regulated by the SRA

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

  • Stokes Solicitors Llp, 108 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1QQ
  • Gurney-champion & Co, Champion House, 104 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1QE
  • Saulet Townsend Limited, Froddington House, Cumberland Business Centre, Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1DS
  • Allens, Pendower House, Northumberland Road, Cumberland Business Centre, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1DS
  • Howard Green Llp, The Attic, 10 Victoria Road South, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2DA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Eastney and Southsea

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Eastney and Southsea practicing 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

  • Stokes Solicitors Llp, 108 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1QQ
  • Gurney-champion & Co, Champion House, 104 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1QE
  • Saulet Townsend Limited, Froddington House, Cumberland Business Centre, Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1DS
  • Allens, Pendower House, Northumberland Road, Cumberland Business Centre, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1DS
  • Howard Green Llp, The Attic, 10 Victoria Road South, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2DA

Planning law solicitors in Eastney and Southsea regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Eastney and Southsea with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Saulet Townsend Limited, Froddington House, Cumberland Business Centre, Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1DS
  • Coffin Mew Llp, 1000 Lakeside, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN
  • Blake Morgan Llp, Harbour Court, Compass Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4ST
  • Blake Lapthorn, Harbour Court, Compass Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4ST
  • Blake Morgan Group Llp, Harbour Court, Compass Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4ST

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