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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Swanage

  • 1 The Swanage conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Swanage
  • 2 Swanage solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Swanage conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your sale or purchase
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Swanage has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Swanage selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Swanage - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swanage since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swanage

I am in need of a conveyancer. Should I go for for an online conveyancer or a high street Swanage conveyancing solicitor?

On the whole conveyancing practitioners in your area will enjoy good relationships with your local authority, which can help with the Swanage conveyancing searches that your solicitor will require. It also helps if they enjoy strong relationships with the Land Registry in your area Swanage, other lawyers in the location and Swanage Estate Agents.

We are buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Swanage who is on the Virgin Money solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Swanage.

My wife and I are buying a flat in Swanage. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we have to put money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Swanage. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Coventry BS be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Coventry BS your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions outlined in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Coventry BS. The CML Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Coventry BS where a lease does not satisfy these provisions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Swanage.

Planning on purchasing a apartment in Swanage. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Swanage property lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

I require quick conveyancing in Swanage as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Swanage the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Swanage before instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Swanage. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Swanage and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to commercial leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act for protection and assist with commercial conveyancing in Swanage

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Swanage?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Swanage. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a swift, independent and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Swanage about your conveyancing in Swanage.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Swanage almost always consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Swanage commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction)

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

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