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When purchasing a new home in Bournemouth, it’s important to find a verified conveyancer to help you through the process. Compare My Move can connect you with up to 6 conveyancers, saving you both time and money on your conveyancing fees.

We only enlist the services of conveyancers who are put through our strict verification process. Each conveyancing partner must be a member of the SRA, CLC, LSS, or LSNI, ensuring you only get matched with the best in the business.

Your conveyancer will guide you through the buying and selling processes. They will also organise conveyancing searches and explain legal jargon.

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    FAQs About Conveyancing in Bournemouth

    The average conveyancing costs when buying a house in Bournemouth is £1,390 and £1,340 when selling. It takes approximately 166 days to complete the conveyancing process.

    We also discovered that Bournemouth properties are not at high risk of flooding unless located near the coast. Bournemouth is also a low-risk area for Radon Gas and there are currently no contaminated sites listed on the council’s website. 

    Why Hire a Bournemouth Conveyancer?

    Conveyancers guide you through the legalities of the buying and selling processes. They will explain any legal jargon and provide you with sound advice to ensure you are making the best decision.

    In the past year, 7,563 existing properties and 240 new builds were sold in Bournemouth, according to the UK House Price Index. The largest price increase was detached properties which rose by 13.3%.

    If possible, make sure you hire your conveyancer as soon as possible in order to have the best experience. Conveyancers are important as they help with the legal aspects of a property sale or purchase. Here are some of the tasks that you can expect your conveyancer to complete:

    • Conducting conveyancing searches
    • Arranging the exchange of contracts and completion date
    • Paying disbursements on your behalf such as Stamp Duty Land Tax
    • Check contracts and raise any enquiries

    This list is not exhaustive and your conveyancer may complete other jobs. Make sure you check with them beforehand in case they incur an extra charge.

    Data taken from UK House Price Index

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    How Much are Conveyancing Solicitor Fees in Bournemouth?

    The average house price in Bournemouth is £330,649. This means that the average conveyancing fee when purchasing a freehold property is £1,390 and £1,560 when buying a leasehold. When it comes to selling, freehold properties cost £1,340 while it costs £1,490 to sell a leasehold property.

    Conveyancing costs can differ greatly depending on a variety of factors. These include your location, whether the property is being bought or sold, and whether the property is freehold or leasehold.

    Your conveyancer will also arrange various searches on your behalf, including a Local Authority Search. A full Local Authority Search costs £132 including VAT, according to the Bournemouth City Council.

    Data taken from Compare My Move’s Moving House Calculator

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    How Long Does Conveyancing Take in Bournemouth?

    The conveyancing process takes longer than the national average in Bournemouth. Conveyancing takes around 166 days in Bournemouth, which is 7 days above the 159 national average. In Bournemouth, the conveyancing process takes up the majority of the buying or selling process.

    The buying and selling process takes an average of 285 days. This is from the day the property is listed to the day when the new owners are registered with the Land Registry. The timescale will vary depending on the complexity of the case. For example, leasehold properties take longer to complete as there is more paperwork involved.

    Those who are part of a property chain could experience longer waiting times. This is because they will likely be selling a property as well as buying.

    Data taken from Get Agent

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    What to Expect From Conveyancing Searches in Bournemouth?

    As part of the conveyancing process, your conveyancer will organise a number of vital conveyancing searches. These searches will inform you of the house, its history, and any potential risks the area holds.

    Bournemouth is a low to medium-risk area for flooding. There is limited risk when purchasing a property near surface water or reservoirs. However, properties near the coast or beside the rivers should be cautious.

    Bournemouth properties are at slight risk of subsidence as even a change in weather can cause ground instability. The UK Subsidence Map does show the area as a low to moderate risk for subsidence. This means that the ground could weaken and the risk of the property sinking can increase.

    Bournemouth does not have high levels of radon gas. The majority of the area doesn’t even seem to be labelled as having any readable levels of emissions at all. This means that many Bournemouth homeowners can rest with ease knowing that they won’t be purchasing a property in a high radon area.

    Data taken from Get The Data and Geobear's Subsidence Map

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