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Logical reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Axminster

  • 1 Axminster conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Axminster conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Axminster
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Axminster property deals can become a lot more stressful because of 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 instantly.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Axminster regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Axminster lawyers work in conjunction with Axminster estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along

Examples of recent conveyancing in Axminster since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axminster

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Axminster is not on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?

That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Axminster conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

We are planning to buy with Earl Shilton BS. I popped in a couple of local practices yet am struggling to find a Axminster conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS approved list. Could you help?

You should make use of the search tool on this page. Pick the lender and type Axminster or your preferred area and you will be presented with a number of lawyer located in Axminster or by proximity to you.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Axminster

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Axminster namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle the legal services that required to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to handle Axminster conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the necessary procedures will be appropriately followed.

I am due to move property in December. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Axminster. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across your page.

On the day of completion you will need to pick up the keys from your property agent but this should only be done once the sellers solicitors inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. You should inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a conveyancing in Axminster or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Axminster.

I'm the only recipient of my late father’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Axminster. The Axminster property was put into my name in September. I now wish to sell up. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my property ownership could be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in September. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The CML handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be caught by that. How practical a view banks take of it, depend on the bank as this clause principally exists to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

What does a local search reveal about the house we're purchasing in Axminster?

Axminster conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Searches UK The local search is essential in every Axminster conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (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 13 subject headings.

I am purchasing my first flat in Axminster with a loan from Alliance & Leicester . The sellers refused to budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about this deal as it would affect my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Due to complete next month on a garden flat in Axminster. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they are sending me a report on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Axminster should include some of the following:

    What remedies are open the freeholder should you have contravened the provisions of the lease? Does the lease prevent you from letting out the flat, or working from home specifics of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the tennant, superior lessor, landlord You should know whether the lease permits you to alter or upgrade anything in the flat- you should know whether it relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is required The total extent of the demise. This may be the apartment itself but could also include a attic or basement if appropriate.
For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Axminster please ask your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Axminster.

I own a studio flat in Axminster, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Axminster with an extended lease are worth £171,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2104

With 79 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Axminster

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Axminster specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • 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 small selection of solicitors in Axminster with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Axminster. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

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