Conveyancing in Weymouth
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Weymouth, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Weymouth and throughout Weymouth & Portland 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: Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Poole and Wareham
Buying property in Weymouth
A beautiful seaside town in Dorset, Weymouth is famous for its sandy beach and historic harbour. The town offers a variety of amenities including a shopping centre, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Watersports enthusiasts will love the sailing and windsurfing opportunities available.
Weymouth is well-connected by train, with services to Bristol and London, and the A354 provides good road access. Whether it's the beach life or the tranquil nature of the Jurassic Coast, Weymouth has much to offer. The population stands around 53,000.
Council Tax in Weymouth (2023/24)
Weymouth is in Weymouth & Portland Borough Council.
What does a property lawyer do?
Your conveyancer will take care of the technical side of a home purchase. Your lawyer will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review the contract of sale, and complete any post-sale actions, like paying Stamp Duty.
Weymouth conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for flood risk.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
When buying a house or flat with a mortgage, it is normal for your solicitor to also act for the mortgage lender.
Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can represent the interests of your bank.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of lenders, including Nationwide, Bluestone Mortgages and West Bromwich Building Society, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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We can also assist Weymouth home buyers with the conveyancing for:
When purchasing a house or flat in a conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for restrictive covenants, which could include restrictions on property usage or a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions'. Conservation areas in Weymouth and the Weymouth and Portland local authority include:Conservation area
New Build
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build home in Weymouth is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A good solicitor in Weymouth must be able to deal with things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and working with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage HCI and HAPM.
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Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales can be very involved. The many potential problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and marriage value issues.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a property in Weymouth
For the sale of a home in Weymouth, your conveyancing solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, such as title deeds and ID forms.
The solicitor will address potential issues, respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and redeem the existing mortgage. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your conveyancing solicitor will also coordinate with both sides, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
I am selling a leasehold property in Weymouth - what do I need to know?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are uncommon) is much more difficult than it is for a freehold home.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Weymouth, and this could include collating all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the insurance policy.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related issues sooner, It is highly recommended that you instruct a solicitor as soon as the decision is made to sell.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Weymouth
The base interest rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, your solicitor must be able to act for your mortgage lender.
Quittance panel solicitors can act for over 100 lenders, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Barclays Bank or taking out a tracker mortgage from Aldermore Bank, we can help.
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Transfer of equity in Weymouth
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, gifting a share of a property or adding your spouse to the deeds, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
Your solicitor will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Weymouth?
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the legal services they provide.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a mining search.
Check for hidden costs
If you are comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a higher-than-expected final bill.
