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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap national firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Sherborne

Reasons to use our Sherborne conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the the lawyers for the other party are located in Sherborne - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Sherborne is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Sherborne
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Sherborne home moves can become a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal connections with Sherborne selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sherborne since January 2025*

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Transfer

of semi-detached property, Pageant Close, DT9 3LW completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £315,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced residence, Dropping Lane, BA10 0NG completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £400,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sherborne

My uncle advised me that in purchasing a property in Sherborne there may be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Sherborne which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Sherborne should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We are getting the release of further funds on our mortgage from Kent Reliance as we intend to carry out improvements to our home in Sherborne. Do we need to select a high street Sherborne solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?

Kent Reliance do not ordinarily instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Kent Reliance list.

I currently have a mortgage with TSB for my property in Sherborne. Conveyancing was finalised a year ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform TSB?

TSB must be informed of your intention before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of TSB’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact TSB directly. You need not do this via a TSB conveyancing panel lawyer.

I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Sherborne. Now, I need my documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Sherborne of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Sherborne. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sherborne

    Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Sherborne is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Sherborne are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Sherborne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Sherborne may decide 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.

How simple is it to swap conveyancer as I need to find a firm on the HSBC Bank conveyancing list. I instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sherborne round the corner but he is not approved by HSBC Bank

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Sherborne on the HSBC Bank panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Sherborne. Using search facility on this site, you can scrutinise costs for conveyancing solicitors in Sherborne and throughout England and Wales.

Can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my home in Sherborne ?

Removing or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a lawyer

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sherborne

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Sherborne with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Bartlett Gooding & Weelen, Old Bank House, High Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7AW
  • Rutter & Rutter, St. Audreys, South Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DR
  • Maclachlan Solicitors Limited, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BS

Planning law solicitors in Sherborne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Sherborne specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Maclachlan Solicitors Limited, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BS

Typically, Sherborne conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Sending draft papers to the property lawyer retained by the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further enquires from the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions raised by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the seller, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (if appropriate)

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

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