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  • 4 There is a distinct possibility the the solicitors for the other party are based in Sturminster Newton - if so sets of lawyers will be on good working terms
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Sturminster Newton since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sturminster Newton

My husband and I intend to remortgage our maisonette in Sturminster Newton with Kent Reliance. We have a son 19 who lives at home. Our solicitor has asked us to disclose any adults other than ourselves who lives in the flat. Our lawyer has now e-mailed a document for our son to sign, giving up any rights in the event that the apartment is forfeited by the lender. I have a couple of concerns (1) Is this form unique to the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel as he did not need to sign this form when we remortgaged 3 years ago (2) Does our son by signing this compromise his entitlement to inherit the property?

First, rest assured that your Kent Reliance conveyancing panel solicitor is doing the right thing as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Kent Reliance. This is solely used to protect Kent Reliance if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Kent Reliance had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Sturminster Newton for our house move. Our financial adviser informed us that our bank Britannia won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A bank will direct that an approved conveyancer act for it. Borrowers are expected to meet the charges for this. Try using our directory service to get a quote from a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Sturminster Newton on the Britannia conveyancing panel.

Should my conveyancer be raising questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Sturminster Newton.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Sturminster Newton. There are those who purchase a property in Sturminster Newton, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various searches that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in Sturminster Newton. The standard completed inquiry forms supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the vendor to determine if the property has ever been flooded. In the event that the residence has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the seller, then a purchaser could commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect reply. The buyer’s solicitors may also carry out an enviro report. This will higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be made.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Sturminster Newton 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

Assuming the title is registered the details of your proprietorship will be retained by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and obtain current copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.

My cousin has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancers in Sturminster Newton. Should I choose my own conveyancer?

No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

Our conveyancing in Sturminster Newton is set to complete next Friday, yet the couple I am purchasing from wants to vacate the next day at noon. Can I agree to this?

Where you require a loan then your lawyer will require that the premises arevacant on Friday - the lending institution will require it.

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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

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Sturminster Newton?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Sturminster Newton. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Have a swift, independent and comprehensive service where if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Sturminster Newton.

Domestic conveyancing in Sturminster Newton normally involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the solicitor acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further questions from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

Neighboring Locations

Templecombe
Wincanton
Mere
Shaftesbury
Sturminster Newton
Blandford Forum

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