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Cheap conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Hedge End and Botley

  • 1 Hedge End and Botley solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Hedge End and Botley conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 Regardless other companies inform you it may be important to attend your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Hedge End and Botley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Hedge End and Botley home moves can be made significantly more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Hedge End and Botley lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Hedge End and Botley conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley

Can conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley to be done inside a month?

In a situation where you are under pressure for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will benefit local relationships and intelligence. It is possible that they could have conducted otherproperties in the same road. Therefore consider using a Hedge End and Botley conveyancing solicitor. In addition, check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Hedge End and Botley conveyancing transactions are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being held up by as much as three weeks. It is said that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home sales annually. Almost all Hedge End and Botley conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check at the outset.

As I am unsure how the conveyancing process works what is the most important advice you can give me regarding purchase conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, estate agent and sometimes the lender. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to protect you.

There is a worrying creep of a "blame" culture- someone must be at fault for the process being so protracted. You must always trust your solicitor ahead of the other players when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in Hedge End and Botley conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hedge End and Botley ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hedge End and Botley. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Hedge End and Botley I wish to have a conversation with the lawyer about myhouse move before appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we recommend - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Hedge End and Botley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a residence in Swansea but reside in Hedge End and Botley. My conveyancer (approximately 260 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Hedge End and Botley who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Hedge End and Botley

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hedge End and Botley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Burlington House, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2DF
  • David Ebert Llp, 44 High Street, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3DR
  • Eric Robinson Solicitors, 18 West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 6BU
  • Julia Hodgson Solicitors, 297 High Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5NB
  • Knight Polson Limited, 2-4 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hedge End and Botley

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hedge End and Botley specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Burlington House, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2DF
  • Eric Robinson Solicitors, 18 West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 6BU
  • Knight Polson Limited, 2-4 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FH
  • Gammon Piercy & Gaiger, 77 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DQ
  • Hedley Visick & Co, 109 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DR

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Hedge End and Botley regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Hedge End and Botley but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Select Conveyancers Limited, 28 Bridge Road, SO31 7GF

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