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Reasons to use our Fordingbridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Fordingbridge
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Fordingbridge regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party are based in Fordingbridge - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Fordingbridge have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Fordingbridge and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 The Fordingbridge conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Fordingbridge

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fordingbridge since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fordingbridge

About to place a bid on a leasehold apartment in Fordingbridge. The selling agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Fordingbridge to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Tesco Bank. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years remaining.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 9/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Can I be sure that the Fordingbridge conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Fordingbridge seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Fordingbridge conveyancing practitioners are selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Coventry BS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Coventry BS completed the survey? Have you informed Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Fordingbridge. I have a mortgage offer with Lloyds. 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 Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when acquiring a house in Fordingbridge?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you may expect conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Fordingbridge to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I used Action Conveyancing several years past for my conveyancing in Fordingbridge. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Fordingbridge of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Fordingbridge before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Fordingbridge. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Fordingbridge. Before diving in I require certainty as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Fordingbridge - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I purchased a ground floor flat in Fordingbridge, conveyancing was carried out January 2012. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Fordingbridge with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2102

With 77 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £7,600 and £8,800 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Fordingbridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jacksons, 5 Provost Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AZ
  • Dixon & Templeton Llp, 43 High Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AU
  • Letchers, 24 Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1BS
  • Forest Edge Legal Practice Ltd, New House, Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1ER

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Fordingbridge

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Fordingbridge with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Jacksons, 5 Provost Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AZ
  • Dixon & Templeton Llp, 43 High Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AU
  • Letchers, 24 Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1BS
  • Forest Edge Legal Practice Ltd, New House, Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1ER

Typically, Fordingbridge conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the lawyer representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to further enquires from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (if relevant)

Neighboring Locations

Wilton
Downton
Fordingbridge
New Forest
Ferndown
Verwood
West Moors
Ringwood

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

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