Conveyancing in Bournemouth
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Bournemouth, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Bournemouth and Dorset clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Christchurch, Ferndown, Poole and Weymouth
Buying property in Bournemouth
The town of Bournemouth is the largest settlement in the county of Dorset, and lies between Poole and Christchurch at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast in southern England.
Its urban areas have the attractive buildings and pleasant open parks typical of a seaside town. Around 95% of the workforce are employed in the service sector, including tourism, banking and public sectors.
Previously voted the happiest place in the UK, its coastal location and proximity to the New Forest National Park make Bournemouth a popular place to live, keeping house prices higher than the UK average.
Council Tax in Bournemouth (2023/24)
Bournemouth is in Bournemouth Borough Council.
What does a Bournemouth property lawyer do?
A conveyancer assists the buyer with the legal side of buying a property. They will raise questions for the seller, order searches, review contracts and ensure that post-purchase requirements, including paying Stamp Duty, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Bournemouth conveyancing solicitors may also undertake searches for flood risk.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank or building society.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender if your conveyancer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Bournemouth transaction without delay.
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We can also assist home movers in Bournemouth with the legal work for:
When buying a property in a conservation area, your lawyer will check for covenants and restrictions, which could include restrictions on animal ownership, and rights of way. Conservation areas in Bournemouth and across the Dorset local authority include:Conservation area
There are about half a million listed properties in England and Wales, 240 of which are in Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth listed buildings include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Our experienced panel of solicitors will advise you on what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and consent for additions like solar panels. Read more:Listed buildings
The legal steps involved in for purchasing a shared ownership home involves acquiring only a share of a property. While it's a great option for buying your first home, shared ownership is more complex, as all properties are leasehold. Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, our panel of specialist solicitors will walk you through every step of the process.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build
The conveyancing process for acquiring a new build property in Bournemouth is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A solicitor in Bournemouth must be able to deal with things like dealing with lender conditions, ensuring that the contract is in the buyer's favour and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and ACHI/Vantage.
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Selling a house or flat in Bournemouth
When selling a Bournemouth house or flat, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you complete these forms. Responsibilities include resolving issues like a lack of planning permission and responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries.
The solicitor will also communicate effectively with all parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, confirming that the sale of your property completes without a hitch.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Bournemouth?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat is a great deal more complicated than it is for a freehold home.
Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Bournemouth, including sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to looking into potential forfeiture proceedings.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a lawyer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
You should check your chosen remortgage solicitor is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Santander or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity in Bournemouth
Whether you are tax planning for the future, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or buying out the equity of a joint owner, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Bournemouth?
What is and is not included in an online conveyancing quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they carry out. The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.
