Conveyancing | Druitts Solicitors | Solicitors Bournemouth

Druitts Conveyancing Solicitors Bournemouth have been helping people move home in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset for over 185 years.

Buying and selling a property is said to be one of the most stressful experiences in life. You therefore need a conveyancing solicitor who is not only efficient and able to push the transaction through as quickly as possible, but who is also sympathetic and able to listen to your worries and concerns.

We pride ourselves on the fact that our clients return to us again and again each time they move, and also recommend their family and friends to us too.

Druitts Conveyancing Solicitors Bournemouth can provide you with advice on:

Freehold property sales and purchases
Leasehold property sales and purchases
Remortgages
Landlord and tenant (including leasehold extensions and enfranchisement)
Transfer of ownership
Equity release and Cohabitation advice

If you would like a conveyancing quote then please contact Chris Clifford or Shinade Street by email or telephone on 01202 551 863.

Why Choose Druitts to help with Conveyancing?

At Druitts we offer a personal service, not only will you always speak to the person dealing with your case when you telephone. Our team has a large amount of experience in supporting conveyancing.

In doing so, we:

Provide clear competitive costs quotations at the outset. No extra hidden costs will be sprung on you at the last moment

Explain the process clearly and support you during its progress

Provide regular progress reports either by post, email or phone whichever you prefer

Are friendly and approachable, we aim to take the stress out of the situation and listen to your worries

Cut through legal jargon, everything will be in plain English

We are members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). This means we meet the standards required by the Law Society, we are reassessed every year to ensure our standards remain high. Some mortgage lenders require us to hold CQS to act for them in a transaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are frequently asked a number of questions before, during and after a transaction. Here are some of the most common.

How long does buying or selling a property take?

The average time is approximately 2-4 months however this can also be longer or shorter dependent on how complicated the transaction is. Often the process can be slower due to waiting for the results of searches or external companies such as managing agents in a leasehold purchase.

What is a freehold property?

In a freehold property you own the house and the land it stands on indefinitely. Freehold is the most common way to purchase a house in the UK.

What is a leasehold property?

In leasehold properties you own the property, but not the land, and only for an amount of time stipulated in the lease. Leasehold is more common with flats but there are some leasehold houses too. If you buy a leasehold property you may be able to extend the lease depending upon how long you own it for. In leasehold shared spaces like gardens and hallways are the responsibility of the person who owns the freehold e.g. managing agent. You usually pay a yearly service charge to cover any repairs.

How much do you charge for conveyancing?

The price is dependent on the type of property, the value of the property and how complicated the process is. Leasehold properties tend to be more expensive than freehold due to the extra steps required with the lease. We are always happy to provide a personal no obligation quote. However, you should remember the cost is only one aspect, you should also be thinking about the service you are looking for too.

How much do I need to pay on account?

Usually we ask for £300.00 for any disbursements on account at the beginning of the process. This is to cover any outgoings we may have. The balance of the fees are usually billed and paid on just before completion.

What is a disbursement?

Disbursements are payments made to other parties in the process of buying a property, e.g. local searches, land registry, stamp duty. They are not kept by the solicitor or part of the cost of their work.

Do you do no sale/purchase no fee?

We will always charge you for any disbursements we have paid to other companies e.g. searches. Sometimes depending on how far through the process there may be an additional charge for work done but this is dependent on each individual case.

What is exchange and completion?

Exchange is the day you formally agree to purchase a property, usually by exchanging the contracts and deposit. There are set procedures you need to follow. Completion is the date set during exchange for when property is formally handed over.

Do we do legal aid?

We are not registered to provide any legal aid services, you can find if you and your legal work is eligible for legal aid using https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid.