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  • 1 Axminster conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other lawyers advise it may be important to visit your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the equation.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Axminster since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axminster

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when acquiring a property in Axminster? or I am told that there is historic law that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Axminster?

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors conducting conveyancing in Axminster to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Axminster , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register the transfer to my name? My Axminster conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my name is registered.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Axminster registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any other persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration occurs once the buyer is living at the premises thus an expedited registration is not usually primary concern yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Axminster ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Axminster. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Axminster especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Axminster.

My uncle has recommend that I appoint his conveyancers in Axminster. Do I take his advice?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Axminster conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or family who have actually experience in using the firm that you are contemplating using.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Axminster. Before diving in I require certainty as to the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is registered - and most are in Axminster - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I inherited a garden flat in Axminster, conveyancing was carried out December 2003. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Axminster with a long lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £31,400 and £36,200 plus professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

New build sellers have put forward a property lawyer and I've sought a quote from them. They are nearly three hundred pounds less expensive than my family Axminster conveyancing practitioner. What's the catch?

Housebuilders frequently have panels of solicitors who expedite matters and who know the developer’s paperwork and conveyancing practitioner. Plenty of developers offer an incentive to choose a preferred conveyancing practitioner for this reason, any increased fees can be avoided and a developer won't suggest a conveyancing warehouse and run the risk of having the transaction delayed when they need an exchange within a tight deadline. The argument for not agreeing to use the recommended solicitor is that they may be hesitant to fight for your interests for fear of upsetting the housebuilder. Where you have concerns that this may be the case you should stick with your high street Axminster conveyancing practitioner.

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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 firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Axminster specialising in commercial conveyancing in Axminster. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Axminster is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • 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 draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (where 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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