Bates Solicitors

Bates Solicitors Bates Solicitors Limited has eight offices based in central London, Basingstoke, Fleet, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Leigh on Sea, Odiham and Weybridge.

We also practise under the name of Crellins Carter and Wallis Prance. Bates Solicitors offers a wide range of legal services within the private and commercial sector. The growth of the law firm has led to a greater strength and depth of expertise, allowing for innovation, forward thinking, and a personal and professional quality service to clients. The main areas of legal practice include Residen

tial Conveyancing, Private Client, Family Law, Commercial Property, Litigation, Employment, Commercial Matters and Landlord & Tenant.

Why use a firm of Solicitors when buying your home?There are lots of things to take into consideration when buying a hom...
17/06/2026

Why use a firm of Solicitors when buying your home?
There are lots of things to take into consideration when buying a home. How will it affect your family and your future. If the transaction becomes complex a firm of solicitors can deal with any additional legal documentation required to complete your purchase. They can provide legal guidance helping you to circumnavigate potential future legal issues. It’s not just about getting ownership of the house, it is your home, family and future. Let us help you protect it.

For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our lawyers.

Looking to purchase or sell a property via Auction? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take o...
15/06/2026

Looking to purchase or sell a property via Auction? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on the difficulties of these type of properties. Bates has a very experienced team with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of conveyancing in regards to auction properties. We bring significant knowledge which allows us to move the conveyancing process along swiftly whilst also identifying potential problems.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

Moving Checklist – Handy list to help you when you move!Before exchange of contracts*Begin decluttering*Check your hol...
10/06/2026

Moving Checklist – Handy list to help you when you move!
Before exchange of contracts
*Begin decluttering
*Check your holiday availability
*Collect quotes from removal firms
*Check your tenancy agreement – if you’re renting
*Shop around for utilities
*Start accumulating boxes
*Look into storage – if you need it
*Start planning for the kids or pets to be looked after – if you need to

Immediately before exchange of contracts
*Contact your insurance company to arrange insurance for the property prior to exchange of contracts
*Ask your conveyancer if you have any questions about insurance or other matters

After exchange of contracts
As soon as possible, notify…
*Your bank
*Your existing utility companies
*Your employer
*Your landlord if you are renting
*The DVLA – if you drive
*Your motor insurance provider – if you drive
*Council tax
*TV licensing
*Any subscriptions and services

As soon as possible, book…
Your removals company
Your childcare or kennelling – if you need to
Your storage – if you need it

Then…
*Speak to your conveyancer
*Check your home insurance policy
*Get packing
*Have your mail forwarded
*Start dismantling furniture
*Start getting the house in order

The day before the move…
*Finalise your moving day plans
*Speak to your conveyancer
*Get enough clean clothes together
*Ensure all your important documents are together
*Make up a ‘first night box’
*Pack your overnight bag
*Do a final check

On moving day…
*Make sure all phones are fully charged
*Have the children and or pets dropped off/collected – if you need to
*Greet your removal team
*Make a note of your meter readings
*Lock all windows and doors

At the new home…
*Check all the services are working and take meter readings
*Check the removal company have done their job
*Check everything that should be there, is there
*Collect the kids/dog, or invite some friends over

Looking to purchase or sell a Leasehold property? Concerned about how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects you conveya...
08/06/2026

Looking to purchase or sell a Leasehold property? Concerned about how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects you conveyancing? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on the difficulties of these type of properties. Bates has a very experienced team with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of conveyancing in regards to Leasehold properties. We bring significant knowledge which allows us to move the conveyancing process along swiftly whilst also identifying potential problems.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

We don’t just write a standard will for our clients. Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor...
05/06/2026

We don’t just write a standard will for our clients. Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor. We draft to the specific circumstances of the client. We will sit down with you and take full details of your financial and family circumstances and what you wish to achieve.
Go to our website to read more or message us for more information.
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request.

Is it time to buy your own home?For most people, buying or selling their own home is the largest single financial transa...
03/06/2026

Is it time to buy your own home?
For most people, buying or selling their own home is the largest single financial transaction that they deal with during their lives.
At Bates Solicitors, we have experienced Lawyers who will deal with the legal and administrative processes to ensure that ownership of a property is transferred legally and safely from the seller to the buyer.
When you instruct Bates Solicitors to act for you on the purchase of a property, our Conveyancers will:
• Obtain the Contract and supporting documents from the sellers Conveyancers
• Agree the terms of the Contract for purchase
• Act for your lender if you require a mortgage
• Report to you with the results of our investigations
• Prepare the Contract, Mortgage Deed, Deeds of Trust and other documentation which may be required, for you to sign
• Agree a completion date with the seller’s conveyancers
• Exchange Contracts – this is the point at which you are contractually obliged to buy the property.
• Deal with pre-completion matters and on the agreed day, completion.
• Deal with the Stamp Duty Land Tax matters and payment of Stamp Duty (if any)
• Deal with Registration of your ownership at the Land Registry
The Bates Residential Conveyancing Team have many years of experience and will make the process of buying your new home as smooth as possible.
Contact us for a free no obligation quotation.
If you are not sure which office to call, telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

The housing market is very busy at the moment and Bates Solicitors know that buying a home can be one of the most stress...
01/06/2026

The housing market is very busy at the moment and Bates Solicitors know that buying a home can be one of the most stressful times of your life. We want to help make it easier.
At Bates we concentrate on giving you the right service, at the right time and place. The personal touch. It’s all about you. We pride ourselves on being responsive and focused on you and your problem, being easy to deal with and keeping you informed at all times. We keep our costs clear and simple with no hidden surprises.
Message us now for more information or ring us to make an appointment 01252 629292
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/

How can you tackle a dispute?There are three basic types of dispute resolution to consider:1. MediationThe goal of media...
27/05/2026

How can you tackle a dispute?
There are three basic types of dispute resolution to consider:
1. Mediation
The goal of mediation is for a neutral third party to help disputants come to a consensus on their own.
2. Arbitration
In arbitration, a neutral third party serves as a judge who is responsible for resolving the dispute.
3. Litigation
The most familiar type of dispute resolution, civil litigation typically involves a defendant facing off against a plaintiff before either a judge or a judge and jury.
If you want more information please do contact us, we can help.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

Debt CollectionAt this difficult time, you have not been paid for your services and products. We know this can be incred...
25/05/2026

Debt Collection
At this difficult time, you have not been paid for your services and products. We know this can be incredibly stressful and damaging to your business and livelihood. Please do contact us. There are many different options.
For more detail of the cost or our services please go to our website to find out more:
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/costs-and-claims-under-10000/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

Address

43 Essex Street
London
WC2R3JF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441252629292

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