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Conveyancing in Axminster : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Axminster conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Axminster
  • 2 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Axminster has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Axminster is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Axminster home moves can become significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Axminster since January 2025*

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Disposal

of semi residence, Flax Meadow Lane, EX13 5FJ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £273,000. The legal transfer of property 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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Transfer

of terraced property, Salisbury Terrace, EX13 7SE completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced property, , EX13 7PG completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £495,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced residence, , EX13 7PJ completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axminster

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (five years built) in Axminster. 95% of the flats are already sold. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Axminster?

A big part of the Axminster legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are a large number of companies delivering Axminster conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are generally termed personal search organisation and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.

I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Axminster but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare 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 have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

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

I require quick conveyancing in Axminster as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts in less than 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Axminster the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Axminster I like with a park and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Axminster in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

What tools are available to search for a Axminster solicitor on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the search on this page. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Axminster conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Axminster conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to check whether they are on the Skipton Building Society panel

My wife and I have had DIP from The Mortgage Works who suggested that they will lend up to £218k. At what point do I need to appoint a lawyer for conveyancing? Axminster is where we plan to move to.

You can appoint a conveyancing practitioner now so that the conveyancing practitioner can open the file so they can conduct their ID checks etc. If and when you wish them to commence work they will seek a payment on account normally approximately £225. That should normally be once you have the loan offer from the lender and valuation results, however should you wish to expedite matters you can get going quicker albeit risking some expense.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Axminster regulated by the SRA

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

  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Milford & Dormor, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AJ
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Axminster regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Axminster specialising in commercial conveyancing in Axminster. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Axminster?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Axminster. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a speedy, objective and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Axminster about your conveyancing in Axminster.

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

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