Residential Conveyancing
Buying and Selling Property
Buy to Let
Informal Lease Extensions
Remortgaging
Transfer of Equity
Conveyancing Fee Calculator
Buying and Selling Property
Buy to Let
Lease Extensions
Remortgaging
Transfer of Equity
Conveyancing Fee Calculator
Bookers & Bolton App
Track your Conveyancing matter in real time and more
Get Started
Download our app today
Conveyancing Solicitors, Alton
Your property is likely your most valuable asset, so deciding to buy, sell, or remortgage is a significant step and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. At Bookers & Bolton, our knowledgeable and experienced residential property lawyers offer a high-quality, proactive conveyancing service tailored to meet your needs.
Based in Alton, Hampshire, we offer a range of residential property services. Our rich history, spanning over 100 years, shines through in our knowledge and understanding of our local community.
To speak to one of our reliable, specialist property solicitors, please call 01420 558 335 or email enquiries@bookersandbolton.co.uk. We can provide a FREE conveyancing quote. Get in touch today.
Our friendly and approachable team has the resources to support you in a range of residential property matters, including:
- Buying and Selling Property
- Buy-to-Let
- Remortgage
- Lease Extensions
We can also assist you with your Commercial Property transaction.
Property Lawyer Hampshire
Although the conveyancing process can present as seemingly straightforward, failure to obtain appropriate advice and guidance from a qualified legal professional can be financially taxing and can add to the time the transaction takes to complete. Therefore, in all cases, our team utilise the best and most up-to-date technology to ensure that your case runs smoothly, cost-effectively and efficiently.
As part of our ongoing use of modern technology, we can offer updates on your case’s progress through our app, available on Apple and Android devices. Run by Perfect Portal, this app, linked to our case management system, means that you get automatic key stage updates throughout your transaction. You won’t have to keep calling to find out what is going on – with your own app and Perfect Portal login, you can check on the progress of your matter at any time – day or night. We do the same with your Estate Agent, ensuring they know what is going on, too.
Get a FREE Conveyancing Quote
For an instant estimate for your conveyancing transaction today, please call 01420 558 335. If you have an email, you will receive a full and detailed estimate whilst still on the phone and can instruct us immediately.
Upon receiving your quote and throughout your transaction, our professional and friendly lawyers are more than happy to discuss any questions or queries you have.
We are so confident that there will always be someone to take your call for an estimate during our office hours that we will give you £50 off your final invoice if you have to ask for a callback.
For legal advice from experienced residential conveyancing solicitors, please contact us on 01420 558 335, email enquiries@bookersandbolton.co.uk or fill in an enquiry form today.
Our residential conveyancing solicitors can support you with your property matter, either online, via phone and video call, or face to face, where clients from our local community in Alton, Hampshire, can visit our offices.
In all cases, we will update you on your property transaction using our accessible and reliable app and portal, or through a way of your choosing.
Talk to us...
Key Contacts
Get your FREE Conveyancing Quote
CQS Accredited Property Solicitor
Bookers & Bolton is proud to hold The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation. This means we have a proven track record of customer service and legal expertise, as concluded by The Law Society. We are able to sit on the panels of most mortgage lenders and can apply to do so if it is a company we have yet to work with. This ensures that you will not have to find a second firm to act for your mortgage lender if you have one.
Our Cost-Effective Payment Options
Your property matter is one of the most significant financial transactions you will make in your life; therefore, instructing a solicitor with low associated risks is important. Bookers & Bolton takes pride in being a law firm that you can trust, offering value for money, no hidden costs and an AAA-rated insurance policy.
We are flexible with our fee arrangements and are always willing to discuss an option that suits you. Find out more about this on our Conveyancing Fee Calculator page.
Free Guides
Conveyancing Guide
Your comprehensive guide to Buying or Selling a Property.
CQS Client Charter
We are CQS Accredited by the Law Society, find out more here.
Money Laundering Regulations
The details we need, in accordance with Money Laundering Regulations.
First Time Buyers Guide
From the Legal Ombudsman
A Guide to Buying Your Home
From the Law Society
Setting up Home with your Partner
From the Law Society
FAQs
What are searches in conveyancing?
Searches are the series of enquiries made by a buyer’s conveyancing solicitor to find out more information about a property that their client is planning to purchase.
Conveyancing searches highlight any issues that are, or could be, a problem with a property at the time of purchase or may become an issue further down the line.
What conveyancing searches do solicitors carry out?
The three most common conveyancing searches are:
- Local authority search. This covers several issues, including planning and building regulations, and whether the property is a listed building or located in a conservation area. It also shows whether there are any proposals for new roads or planning decisions that might affect the property.
- Environmental search. An environmental search gives you information about flooding, subsidence, landslips, and contamination risk from any nearby landfill sites.
- Water and Drainage search. This confirms that the property is connected to a mains water supply and reveals the location of the water mains. It will also reveal whether there is a public sewer within the property’s boundaries, which may affect any plans to extend the property.
Additional searches can be carried out depending on the location of property, or if any issues come to light because of the three primary searches.
Supplementary conveyancing searches can include:
- Flood search.
- Mining searches.
- Energy and Infrastructure search.
- High-Speed Rail 2 (HS2) search.
- Underground railways search.
- Commons Registration.
Why are conveyancing searches necessary?
Searches are a crucial part of the conveyancing process as they pick up potential legal, financial and physical problems with a property to ensure a potential buyer is fully informed before committing to the purchase.
If you are buying with a mortgage, your lender will require searches to be carried out. Even for cash buyers, they are vital in highlighting any issues with a property.
How long do searches take when buying a house?
Conveyancing searches typically take around a month to complete.
What happens if something comes up on a conveyancing search?
If a conveyancing search flags a potential issue, you first need to understand the nature and severity of the problem.
Your conveyancer should explain the implications and discuss with you the most appropriate course of action.
This might be seeking further investigation, requesting repairs, or renegotiating the purchase price.
Related News
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Why Waiting Until Later Could Be Too Late
Many people associate making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with getting older, and it often becomes one of those tasks you put off. However, if you are fit, healthy, and perfectly capable of managing your own affairs, it can easily get forgotten. The problem is that none of us…
Who Keeps the Family Pet After Separation? What the Law Says
For many of us, our pets are far more than just animals. They are a cherished part of the family, offering companionship, routine, and comfort through every stage of life. It is therefore no surprise that deciding what happens to a much-loved dog, cat, or other family pet can become…
Employee Spotlight: Delyth Thomas’s Journey of Determination, Family and Law
Celebrating Graduation in LLM (Master of Laws) with a Legal Practice Course (LPC) At Bookers & Bolton, we know that no two legal careers look the same. Every member of our team brings their own diverse experiences, challenges, and ambitions, all of which help shape the way they support our…
Celebrating A New Solicitor: Victoria Murphy’s Journey at Bookers & Bolton
At Bookers & Bolton, we know there is no single “right” way to build a career in law. Some people qualify straight out of university, while others, like our newest solicitor Victoria Murphy, take a route that is a little more winding, and it is all the more inspiring for…
Buying a Property Together: Why a Declaration of Trust Protects Everyone Involved
Buying a home with someone else is a big step, whether you are doing this with a partner, a sibling, a friend, or as a parent helping a first-time buyer onto the property ladder. Often, the excitement of finding the right property means the legal details of how you own…
Transfer of Equity – A Step-by-Step Guide
If you want to change one of the registered owners of a property by adding or removing someone from the title deed, this is done through a legal process called Transfer of Equity. A transfer of equity is not the same as putting a house on the property market and…
Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the 2027 Changes Mean for Hampshire Families
For many years, pensions have been among the most tax-efficient ways to pass wealth on to children and grandchildren. However, that is about to change. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and lump sum death benefits will be counted as part of your estate for inheritance tax (IHT)…
Having a Professionally Drafted Will Could Be One of the Most Important Things You Ever Do
High-profile stories featuring estates, inheritance disputes, or the consequences of dying without a Will often make the headlines. However, these can also serve as a powerful reminder that proper estate planning is not just for the famous or very wealthy, or something that can be left until later. Putting your…
Make a Will – In collaboration with St Michaels Hospice
Bookers & Bolton is pleased to be partnering with St. Michael’s Hospice this May on a special initiative designed to support their vital work in the local community. As part of this partnership, our Private Client team will be offering a limited number of appointments to prepare simple Wills, with…
Free Wills in May: How Bookers & Bolton Are Supporting St Michael’s Hospice
Supporting St Michael’s Hospice This May During May 2026, Bookers & Bolton are taking part in a Wills Month campaign in support of St Michael’s Hospice. For the whole of May 2026, we are offering a limited number of standard single and mirror Wills to new and existing clients.…