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Reasons to use our Westbourne conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal links with Westbourne estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Westbourne lawyer have established valuable connections with Westbourne local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Westbourne.
  • 3 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Westbourne regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Westbourne conveyancing can become significantly more stressful because of lack of transparency 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 quickly.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Westbourne 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Westbourne since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Westbourne

It has taken forever and a day but a loan offer from Santander for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom apartment is coming any day now. Are you able to recommend a low cost conveyancing practitioner in Westbourne?

This site is not designed to assist those in pursuit of the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Westbourne. Our goal is to offer affordable conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing organisations enticing you with ninety nine pound conveyancing in Westbourne. In your best case scenario, in deciding on cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up spending a lot in extras and still not end up with the service expected.

Having sold my house in Westbourne last July but the buyer keeps texting me to moan that his solicitor needs to hear from mysolicitor. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

Post completion of your house sale your lawyer is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. If applicable, your solicitor should also confirm that the mortgage has been repaid to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements specific conveyancing in Westbourne.

I am in the process of refinancing my property in Westbourne, does my lawyer have to be on the Nationwide Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nationwide will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

How does conveyancing in Westbourne differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Westbourne approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Westbourne typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Westbourne or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Westbourne is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Westbourne 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 Westbourne you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Westbourne may determine 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.

My husband and I are first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent advised that the owners will only move forward if we instruct their recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Westbourne

We suspect that the owner is not behind this requirement. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious buyer is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with finances arranged © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to use your preferred Westbourne conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will provide the negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by head office.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Westbourne regulated by the SRA

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

  • Solomons Solicitors (inc Billins & Co), Hamilton Court House, 1-3 Alum Chine Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 8DT
  • Laceys Solicitors Llp, 5 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QL
  • The Jmc Practice, Suite 2, 12 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5PS
  • Turners Solicitors Llp, 1 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QQ
  • Kiteleys Solicitors Limited, 7 St. Stephens Court, 15-17 St. Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Westbourne

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Westbourne specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Laceys Solicitors Llp, 5 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QL
  • Turners Solicitors Llp, 1 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5QQ
  • Kiteleys Solicitors Limited, 7 St. Stephens Court, 15-17 St. Stephens Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LA
  • Rawlins Davy, Heliting House, 35 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6HT
  • Rawlins Davy Limited, Heliting House, 35 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6HT

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

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Sending draft papers to the lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to further questions from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (if relevant)

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

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