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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Swanage

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Swanage is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Swanage property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 The Swanage conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Swanage
  • 4 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Swanage will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 5 Regardless other companies may claim it may be necessary to visit your lawyer to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swanage since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swanage

It has come to my attention via my financial adviser that my Swanage property lawyer is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure if this is correct?

The first thing you need to do is to contact your Swanage conveyancer. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.

Would the conveyancing practitioners identified via your search tool carry out auction conveyancing in Swanage?

There are a few auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Swanage is one of the many areas of where our lawyers cover.

A friend pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Swanage there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?

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

I am purchasing a end of terrace house in Swanage. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal investigations on the property include investigations to see if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Swanage will on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of alterations or require the permission of another owner. Certain extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am expecting a DIP from Bank of Ireland this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Bank of Ireland recommend any Swanage solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Swanage solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Bank of Ireland through the process.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Swanage?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Swanage will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Swanage. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Swanage.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Swanage it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Swanage commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Swanage.

My step-father has recommend that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Swanage. Should I find my own solicitor?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Swanage conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the conveyancer that you are contemplating using.

What advice do you have for searching for auction conveyancing in Swanage?

First ask the people you trust who they would recommend. Second, use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Swanage. Telephone two or three from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing before you commit. Option 3 is to use our search tool to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Do not be fooled by lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Swanage

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Swanage searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation received from the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Reviewing replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up 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 completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

Typically, Swanage conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancer acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to further enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

Swanage commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Land use planning and environmental matters Formation of commercial management companies Commercial finance including remortgages Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback

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

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