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Poole Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing cases in Poole with service charge retention of 3%
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Poole that are buy to let is 10%
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £10,847
  • 5 Average time frame of 98 days for registration of title in Poole

Examples of recent conveyancing in Poole since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Poole

Why would one appoint a Poole conveyancing solicitors firm given that web based alternatives are so much cheaper?

Its a good idea to compare conveyancing costs in Poole and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t be focused with hunting for the cheapest Poole conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a frustrating home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted lawyer. Emails can't replace a phone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you as to headway making sure that you are regularly updated. Should you need to phone the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Poole? Why is this being asked of me?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Poole conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account evidencing your correct address.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are obliged by law to validate not only the ID of conveyancing clients but also the origin of the money that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will result in your lawyer terminating their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers are duty bound to inform the appropriate authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

We are purchasing a property and the conveyancer has identified Chancel Repair to which the property may be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Poole

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Poole to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Poole in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to grant a loan on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Poole. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Poole especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Poole.

In searching the internet for the words conveyancing in Poole it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for me?

The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Poole or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Poole vary, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of four estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to increase.

Can you shed any light on the nature of conveyancing done by Poole conveyancing firms?

By and large Poole conveyancing practices can provide a broad array of services to home and land owners, sellers, buyers, freeholders and tenants which may include:

    Domestic sale conveyancing in Poole and wider afield Residential purchase conveyancing in Poole and nationwide Planning and boundary enquiries Property Trust Declarations Council House Right-to-Buy Scheme All types of leasehold residencies including, flats and maisonettes

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Poole regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ian Newbery & Co, 81-83 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AH
  • Jacobs & Reeves, 153 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AU
  • Simmonds, 247 High Street North, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1DX
  • Coles Miller Solicitors Llp, 44-46 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG
  • Woodstock Property Law Limited, 3 Woodstock Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8DS

Planning law solicitors in Poole regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Poole specialising in planning law. This could include advice on special planning controls
  • Coles Miller Solicitors Llp, 44-46 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2PG
  • Woodstock Property Law Limited, 3 Woodstock Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8DS
  • Laceys Solicitors Llp, 5 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QL
  • Steele Raymond Llp, Richmond Point, 43 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LR
  • Preston Redman Llp, Hinton House, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2EN

Home selling conveyancing in Poole almost always comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the lawyer retained by the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to further questions from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (where appropriate)

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

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