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Conveyancing in Hampshire
Whether you’re buying your first home in Winchester, selling a family house in Southampton or remortgaging a property in Portsmouth, Fletcher Longstaff provides fast, fixed-fee conveyancing across Hampshire. From Georgian townhouses in Winchester’s historic centre to waterfront apartments in Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays and country properties in the New Forest, we handle every type of residential transaction. Our fully digital process means everything is managed remotely, with no office visits required. Every client is assigned a dedicated case handler, so you always know who to contact and where your case stands.
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Buying a property in Hampshire
Hampshire offers exceptional property variety, from cathedral city charm in Winchester to naval heritage properties in Portsmouth, dynamic city living in Southampton, market town homes in Petersfield, Alton and Andover, New Forest cottages and commuter properties around Farnborough and Fleet. Our conveyancing team manages the legal process from offer to completion entirely online. We carry out all necessary searches through Hampshire County Council and the relevant district authorities, including Winchester City Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, East Hampshire District Council, Eastleigh Borough Council, Fareham Borough Council, Gosport Borough Council, Hart District Council, Havant Borough Council, New Forest District Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Test Valley Borough Council. We check the title, raise enquiries and ensure your mortgage lender's requirements are met. New Forest properties may have commoners' rights attached. Track every step through our online portal and app. If you are buying for the first time, we will guide you through the conveyancing process in plain English.
Selling a property in Hampshire
When selling a property in Hampshire, speed and preparation make all the difference. Legal delays are one of the most common reasons sales fall through, which is why we prepare your contract pack and title documentation as soon as you instruct us. We are ready to exchange the moment a buyer is found. Our team deals with buyer enquiries promptly and works proactively with the buyer's conveyancer to maintain momentum. Whether you are selling a period property in the cathedral close in Winchester, a modern apartment in Southampton's Ocean Village or a thatched cottage in the New Forest, we handle everything from instruction through to completion and ensure your funds are transferred on the day.
Leasehold conveyancing in Hampshire
Leasehold properties in Hampshire are most common in the major urban areas, particularly in apartment blocks and converted buildings in Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth, modern developments around Basingstoke and Farnborough, and retirement complexes throughout the county. Rural Hampshire and smaller market towns are predominantly freehold. Where leasehold applies, we carry out a full lease review, check service charge accounts, obtain a management pack from the freeholder or managing agent, and confirm that the remaining lease term meets your mortgage lender's requirements. Common issues include service charges in waterfront developments, restrictive covenants in historic city centre conversions, and ground rent reviews in newer leasehold properties.
New build conveyancing in Hampshire
Hampshire has numerous new-build developments, including major projects at Winchester's Barton Farm, Southampton's Centenary Quay, Portsmouth's city centre regeneration areas, significant expansion around Basingstoke including Manydown, and various developments throughout market towns like Andover, Petersfield and Fleet. New-build conveyancing involves tighter deadlines and more complex legal packs than standard resale purchases. Developers typically require exchange within 28 days of reservation, and contracts often include estate management arrangements, restrictive covenants and planning conditions that need careful review. We are on the approved panel for all major mortgage lenders, including Nationwide and Halifax, so there is no separate panel approval needed. See our full approved lender list.
How long does conveyancing take in Hampshire?
Most conveyancing transactions in Hampshire take between 9 and 13 weeks from instruction to completion, though this varies depending on the complexity of the transaction. The national average from offer acceptance to completion is 154 days (Rightmove House Price Index, May 2024). Local authority searches through Hampshire County Council and the district authorities, including Winchester City Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, and the various borough and district councils, typically return within 7 to 16 working days. New Forest properties may require additional checks for commoners’ rights. Chains, mortgage offers and the responsiveness of other parties all affect the overall timeline. Our average completion time is faster than the national average because we start work immediately on instruction, chase proactively and use technology to remove unnecessary delays.
How much does conveyancing cost in Hampshire?
We charge fixed legal fees for all conveyancing work in Hampshire, with no hourly rates, no hidden charges and no surprises at completion. Our legal fee covers everything involved in your transaction: reviewing contracts, carrying out searches, dealing with your mortgage lender and handling the transfer of funds. On top of our legal fee, there are third-party disbursements that apply to every transaction, including local authority search fees, Land Registry fees and, if you are buying, Stamp Duty Land Tax. We provide a full, transparent breakdown at the quote stage so you can compare costs accurately. No completion, no legal fee. Get a quote today.
Nearby areas we cover
We cover all areas across Hampshire and the surrounding region.
Winchester
Southampton
Portsmouth
Basingstoke
Andover
Farnborough
Fleet
Alton
Petersfield
Fareham
Gosport
Eastleigh
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