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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Whiteley

  • 1 Whiteley property lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Whiteley property lawyers work in partnership with Whiteley estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you need
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Whiteley property deals can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Whiteley 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whiteley since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whiteley

I am buying a semi-detached house in Whiteley. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Whiteley you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Whiteley.

My stepmother pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Whiteley there could be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?

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

My solicitor has informed me that absentee landlord insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Whiteley conveyancing?

The right level of absentee landlord indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Planning on purchasing a flat in Whiteley. 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 Aldermore 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 Whiteley lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

Have completed on a a terraced house in Whiteley , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my title? My Whiteley conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the registration is addressed.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Whiteley registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Historically registration is effected once the new owner is living at the property therefore registration formalities is not usually an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Whiteley ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Whiteley. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Whiteley especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Whiteley.

What does commercial conveyancing in Whiteley cover?

Whiteley conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide range of services, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases 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.

Been reading online that Whiteley solicitors are more costly than Whiteley conveyancers in Whiteley when it comes to purchasing a property. So is it better if I use a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am purchasing for my home move in Whiteley.

When it comes to conveyancing in Whiteley the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Whiteley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Now Legal Llp, 4 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TX
  • Placidi Law Company Limited, 27 Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7GH
  • Brutton & Co, 288 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0AJ
  • Starbuck And Mack, 227 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HA
  • Starbuck & Mack, 227 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Whiteley

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Whiteley practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Brutton & Co, 288 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0AJ
  • Warner Goodman Llp, Portland Chambers, 66 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0JR
  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Burlington House, Botleigh Grange Business Park, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2DF
  • Churchers Bolitho Way, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL
  • Rochford & Co, Ferryside, The Green, Green Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4JB

Typically, Whiteley conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the property lawyer representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional enquires from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Responding 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 transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

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

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