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Reasons to use our Sturminster Newton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Sturminster Newton conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Over the years Sturminster Newton lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Sturminster Newton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Sturminster Newton.
  • 3 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Sturminster Newton home moves can become a lot more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors have offices in Sturminster Newton - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be familiar
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Sturminster Newton governed by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sturminster Newton since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sturminster Newton

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Sturminster Newton

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Sturminster Newton and Solicitor partnerships in Sturminster Newton to choose from We would stress that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. They may both also handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

How can we tell if a Sturminster Newton conveyancing solicitor on the Aldermore panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Sturminster Newton seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Principality are being pedantic. The Sturminster Newton solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Principality are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I am selling our home in Sturminster Newton and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Sturminster Newton conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Sturminster Newton. Having lived in Sturminster Newton for three years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and found one close by in Sturminster Newton I like with a park and station nearby, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sturminster Newton suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

What does commercial conveyancing in Sturminster Newton cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Sturminster Newton incorporates a wide array of advice, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but live in Sturminster Newton. My conveyancer (approximately 200 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Sturminster Newton who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Sturminster Newton

I own a leasehold flat in Sturminster Newton. Conveyancing and The Mortgage Works mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Sturminster Newton who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to incur the fees of a Sturminster Newton conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Sturminster Newton - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that could add a premium to the maintenance fees? The answer will be useful as a) areas may cause problems for the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have all the details

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sturminster Newton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jane V Wilkinson, Wrekin House, Ibberton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0EN

Buying a home in Sturminster Newton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Sturminster Newton conveyancing searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation prepared the owner’s lawyer
  • Raising questions with the seller’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Considering the replies prepared by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract 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 correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

Conveyancing in Sturminster Newton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the property lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to additional questions from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

Neighboring Locations

Templecombe
Wincanton
Mere
Shaftesbury
Sturminster Newton
Blandford Forum

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

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