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Shaftesbury Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Shaftesbury is 50% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 Average time frame of 139 days for registration of title in Shaftesbury
  • 4 November was the busiest month and was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Shaftesbury
  • 5 85% freehold and 15% leasehold conveyancing in Shaftesbury for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shaftesbury since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shaftesbury

I need some expedited conveyancing in Shaftesbury as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Shaftesbury the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely affect market value: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

It has been four months following my purchase conveyancing in Shaftesbury took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

About to purchase a new build flat in Shaftesbury. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shaftesbury

    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. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Shaftesbury is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Shaftesbury are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Shaftesbury you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shaftesbury may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

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At this site secure a conveyancing costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues of your conveyancing in Shaftesbury. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest per referral, not the best value conveyancing in Shaftesbury

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Shaftesbury for my house move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training reasons.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shaftesbury

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Shaftesbury specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Rutters, 2 Bimport, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AY
  • Farnfields Llp, The Square, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AX

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Shaftesbury regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Shaftesbury but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Sutherland & Co Property Lawyers, St Mary's Place, SP8 4AT

Purchase conveyancing in Shaftesbury normally entails the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Undertaking Shaftesbury conveyancing searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation collated by the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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