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Reasons to use our Axbridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a strong possibility the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Axbridge - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 Axbridge lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Axbridge conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 3 Axbridge conveyancers work in partnership with Axbridge estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 The firms listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Axbridge since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axbridge

My lawyer in Axbridge is not on the Lloyds TSB Bank Approved Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my prefered solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Axbridge lawyers but Lloyds TSB Bank will need to use a lawyer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing fees as well as cause frustration.
  2. Get an alternative lawyer to act in the conveyancing, remembering to check they are on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel

What will a local search reveal concerning the house we're purchasing in Axbridge?

Axbridge conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Searchflow The local search plays a central part in many a Axbridge conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic headings.

I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Axbridge. I now require my file but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Axbridge of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Axbridge I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Axbridge suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

My uncle has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Axbridge. Do I follow his guidance?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Axbridge conveyancing lawyer the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

Back In 2004, I bought a leasehold flat in Axbridge. Conveyancing and Barnsley Building Society mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in Axbridge who previously acted has long since retired. Do I pay?

First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Axbridge conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Axbridge Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    Generally speaking the outlay for major works are not included within service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Axbridge obliged leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works. This information is helpful as a) areas can cause problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have full disclosure What is the name of the managing agents?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Axbridge regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Axbridge but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • John Hodge Solicitors, 10/11 Morston Court, Aisecome Way, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8NG
  • Hall Ward & Fox, 3 Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1UZ
  • Berry Redmond Gordon And Penney Limited Liability Partnership, 50 Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1NF
  • Powells With Chawner Grey, 7-13 Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1TE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Axbridge regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Axbridge with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Axbridge. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • John Hodge Solicitors, 10/11 Morston Court, Aisecome Way, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8NG
  • Hall Ward & Fox, 3 Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare, Avon, BS23 1UZ
  • Berry Redmond Gordon And Penney Limited Liability Partnership, 50 Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1NF
  • Powells With Chawner Grey, 7-13 Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1TE

Domestic in Axbridge is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Ordering Axbridge searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other papers collated by the seller’s solicitor
  • Raising questions with the owner’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Assessing replies given by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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