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Reasons to use our Freshwater conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Freshwater governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Freshwater
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Experience means that Freshwater solicitor have developed very good connections with Freshwater local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Freshwater.
  • 5 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Freshwater are familiar with the local issues specific to Freshwater and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Freshwater since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Freshwater

Do the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site execute attended exchange conveyancing in Freshwater?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct 24hr exchanges. Please e-mail us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Freshwater is more expensive?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Freshwater and Isle Of Wight usually warrants extra due diligence compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes reviewing the lease, liaising with the landlord concerning the service of applicable notices, procuring current service charge and management information, obtaining the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different owners have owned the lease since it was first granted.

We are purchasing a property in Freshwater. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? On completion day we have to deposit money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Freshwater. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Given that you are now exchanged you must choose a conveyancing solicitor quickly as you now have a tight deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. An auction property should have a corresponding auction set of papers. This should include most,if not all of the documents that your solicitor will need. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation pertinent to leasehold premises. You need to hand this to the solicitor working for you as soon as possible. Do make sure that you have funds in order to complete on the on the contractual date .

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Leeds Building Society, do Freshwater solicitors have to pay a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Freshwater. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Freshwater

    Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I have been advised by a few selling agents in Freshwater to find a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to recommend your services over another?

We don’t offer any commission for sending work our way. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

Are you able to explain what my options are if my Freshwater conveyancing searches reveals detrimental results?

Ordinarily, the majority of adverse entries revealed in Freshwater conveyancing search results can be handled ahead of completion or indemnity insurance can be obtained. You should remember that even though you may be acquiring the property and may be willing to live with the search results, your building society or bank may not, and ultimately have the final decision.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Freshwater regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hugh Whitlock Solicitors, 44 High Street, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0QD
  • Scott Bailey Llp, 63 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZT
  • Clive Sutton Solicitor, 3 The Old Print Works, 85b High Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AN

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Freshwater?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Freshwater. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a speedy, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Freshwater.

Freshwater commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a number of aspects of commercial property law

    Land use planning and environmental issues Industrial and warehouse premises Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners General advice on title or other property issues Offices, shops, public houses, off licenses, factories, nursing homes and warehouses Subletting, licences and sharing occupation

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

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