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Reasons to use our Axminster conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Axminster lawyers work in partnership with Axminster estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you need
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Axminster selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Axminster are familiar with the local concerns specific to Axminster and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Axminster

Examples of recent conveyancing in Axminster since December 2024*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Flax Meadow Lane, EX13 5FJ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £273,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of semi residence, Salisbury Terrace, EX13 7SE completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of detached residence property, , EX13 5TX completing on 20/12/2024 at a price of £500,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced residence, , EX13 7PG completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £495,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axminster

My best friend’s mother is a solicitor. I expect that I will receive mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Axminster?

It’s advisable to request multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this page. You will notice that charges do be different but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Axminster yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Axminster and has limited impact for conveyancing in Axminster but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Axminster. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Axminster you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Axminster.

I require expedited conveyancing in Axminster as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Axminster the following are instances of what can arise and therefore impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Axminster. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Axminster

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Axminster for my house move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded call for training purposes.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Axminster regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Axminster practicing in commercial conveyancing in Axminster. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Typically, Axminster conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the vendor once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancer retained by the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to additional questions from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Axminster usually comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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