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Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Shanklin

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Shanklin has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 The Shanklin conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Shanklin
  • 4 Shanklin conveyancers work in conjunction with Shanklin estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you need
  • 5 Regardless other solicitors may claim it could be necessary to visit your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shanklin since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shanklin

Having been recommended your company we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Shanklin listed by you but stumbled across alternative quotes on the internet appear cheaper – why is this?

There are a variety of solicitors advertising theoretically looks to be very low prices. You should give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that want to be penny wise pound foolish with regard to the standard of the legal work. Many of them list a low fee to tempt you but bury supplemental charges in the fine print..

My husband and I are buying a newbuild apartment in Shanklin with a homeloan from Virgin Money.We like our Shanklin conveyancing lawyer but Virgin Money says her practice is not on their approved list of firms. It seems we have no choice but to instruct a Virgin Money panel firm or keep our local solicitor and pay for a Virgin Money panel lawyer to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage issued to you contains terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers needs to be on the Virgin Money approved list. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Virgin Money

I require fast conveyancing in Shanklin as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Shanklin the following are examples of what can show up and therefore affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Hoping to buy a property located in Shanklin and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Shanklin. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Shanklin area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Shanklin. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

Is it best to use a Shanklin conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can conduct the conveyancing however her office is 300kilometers drive away.

The primary upside of using a local Shanklin conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign documents, present your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and on the whole were happy that should surpass using an unknown Shanklin conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Shanklin conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Shanklin conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Shanklin conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Shanklin who can give a testimonial? What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

Shanklin Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    What is the name of the managing agents? Are there any major works in the planning that will likely increase the service charges? How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shanklin regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lesley A Kemp Solicitor, 2a Sandown Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9JP
  • A J Careless Limited, 19 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1SN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shanklin regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shanklin with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Shanklin. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Lesley A Kemp Solicitor, 2a Sandown Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9JP
  • A J Careless Limited, 19 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1SN

Typically, Shanklin conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Conducting Shanklin property searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other papers prepared the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Raising queries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Assessing replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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