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Cheap conveyancing in Bideford does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Bideford

  • 1 No matter what any other companies advise it just might be important to visit your solicitor to sign contracts. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Bideford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are based in Bideford - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be familiar
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Bideford
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Bideford has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bideford since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bideford

The property market in Bideford is heating up. What can I do to speed up matters?

Where the seller is applying time constraints to exchange it is highly recommended that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will have local connections and insight. It is possible that they would have transacted otherhouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Bideford conveyancing firm. In addition, check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is said that 18% of Bideford conveyancing deals are held up or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being held up by an average of 21 days. It is understood that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home moves every year. Most Bideford conveyancing firms can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

Just acquired a detached house in Bideford , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Bideford conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my name is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Bideford registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected once the purchaser is living at the property therefore post completion formalities is not always top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I'm remortgaging my primary property to a buy to let loan with Accord Mortgages Ltd and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on a second property. The area we are talking about is Bideford. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this page to check that the solicitors are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are the conveyancer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your expectations and needs.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Bideford. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I’m about to sell my garden flat in Bideford. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have just had a yearly service charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge as normal given that all ground rent and maintenance payments should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Bideford Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    What is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? How is the lease structured?

My fiance and I are searching for a responsive conveyancing solicitor in Bideford to assist me in selling my flat. I I am concerned about appointing the wrong one and there's many Bideford conveyancing practices out there...who do I opt for?

To get quotes for your move via conveyancing firms that provide services in Bideford please make the most of our quote tool.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bideford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Seldons Llp, 18 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bideford

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Bideford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Seldons Llp, 18 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HF

Bideford commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Commercial finance including remortgages Industrial and warehouse premises Formation of commercial management companies Land use planning and environmental matters Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions

Neighboring Locations

Woolacombe
Barnstaple
Braunton
Bideford
Torrington
Merton

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

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