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Reasons to use our New Forest conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in New Forest governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in New Forest regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to New Forest and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that New Forest solicitor have established very good working relationships with New Forest local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in New Forest.
  • 4 New Forest lawyers work in conjunction with New Forest estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. New Forest has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in New Forest since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in New Forest

I purchased a freehold property in New Forest yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in New Forest and has limited impact for conveyancing in New Forest but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.

In looking at online forums for a recommended solicitor in New Forest, most comment that I should look for a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's leading lenders. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). CQS is not a scheme offered by the Society for Licensed Conveyancers. New Forest is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are CQS solicitors.

What does a local search inform me concerning the house we're purchasing in New Forest?

New Forest conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as PSG The local search is essential in every New Forest conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

I purchased a renovated Edwardian house in New Forest. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Britannia. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in New Forest and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

I'm purchasing my first flat in New Forest with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not budge the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not reveal to my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will impact my loan with National Westminster Bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

What does commercial conveyancing in New Forest cover?

New Forest conveyancing for business premises covers a broad array of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in New Forest regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ross Carter, Fairhaven, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7SQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in New Forest regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in New Forest with expertise in commercial conveyancing in New Forest. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Ross Carter, Fairhaven, Rhinefield Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7SQ

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in New Forest?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as New Forest. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • 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.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard 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 a complaint be made.
  • Have a swift, impartial and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in New Forest about your conveyancing in New Forest.

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

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