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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Potswood

  • 1 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal connections with Potswood estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Potswood regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 The organisations identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative lawyers say it just might be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Potswood since January 2025*

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Sale

of flat Westridge Road SO17 2AH, at buying consideration of £142,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Ivy Road, SO17 2JN completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £279,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of house property, Roselands Gardens, SO17 1QJ completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £318,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced property, Priory Road, SO17 2HS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £130,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Potswood

Can the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site perform conveyancing in Potswood by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Please contact us to receive a fee calculation and details as to availability.

I am buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Potswood who is on the Skipton Building Society approved. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton Building Society in certain locations such as Potswood. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I am purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Potswood. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to see if these works were previously refused?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Potswood can occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of alterations or necessitated the permission of another owner. Many extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

My husband and I are at the point of viewing flats in Potswood and I am about to put in an offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I am planning to take a mortgage with RBS.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. As you are getting a mortgage with RBS, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

Having digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Potswood solicitor - who is on the Principality conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. Is that normal?

Principality will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Principality will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Potswood postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Potswood.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Potswood before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Potswood. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Potswood to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Potswood. I've stumble upon a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am looking at a couple of flats in Potswood which have about forty five years remaining on the lease term. should I be concerned?

There are no two ways about it. A leasehold flat in Potswood is a wasting asset as a result of the shortening lease. The closer the lease gets to zero years unexpired, the more it reduces the salability of the property. The majority of purchasers and banks, leases with under 75 years become less and less attractive. On a more upbeat note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the premises for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of premises with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Potswood conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. More often than not it is possible to negotiate informally with the freeholder to extend the lease. They may agree to a smaller lump sum and an increase in the ground rent, but to shorter extension terms in return. You need to ensure that the agreed terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Potswood regulated by the SRA

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

  • Moore Blatch Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Moore Blatch Resolve Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Beeton Edwards Llp, Suite C Drivers Wharf, Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0PF
  • Abels, 6 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2XL
  • Cgm Hampshire Limited, 4-5 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2UT

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Potswood

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Potswood specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Leonard & Co, First Floor Oakwood Court, 62a The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS
  • Moore Blatch Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Moore Blatch Resolve Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Abels, 6 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2XL
  • Cgm Hampshire Limited, 4-5 College Place, London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2UT

Planning law solicitors in Potswood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Potswood practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Moore Blatch Llp, 11 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XF
  • Paris Smith Llp, 1 London Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2AE
  • Beverley Golden, Holly Cottage, Trotts Lane, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4UE

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

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