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

Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Bridgwater

  • 1 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Bridgwater are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Bridgwater and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 The organisations listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Bridgwater home moves can be made significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Bridgwater is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bridgwater since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bridgwater

We hired a Bridgwater based solicitor for my conveyancing in Bridgwater today. Upon checking the Terms I noteI am liable for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or appoint a web based lawyer promising no completion no cost conveyancing in Bridgwater?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to neutralise those conveyances that fail to complete. Please beware that these promotions generally do not protect you from disbursements e.g. Bridgwater conveyancing search charges.

Do conveyancers ask for money up-front for my conveyancing in Bridgwater?

If you are buying a property in Bridgwater your lawyer will request that you place them with funds to cover the search fees. Normally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is payable against the sale price then this should be asked for immediately before contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer a couple of days ahead of the completion date.

There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in Bridgwater but how do I know who I should use?

It would be unwise to be seduced by the lowest Bridgwater conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Bridgwater?

There are two types of lawyers who can carry out conveyancing in Bridgwater namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or purchase of property. Both are obliged to carry out Bridgwater conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that the requirements and procedures should be correctly adhered to.

I have paid off my mortgage with Barclays. I assume I don't need a Bridgwater lawyer on the Barclays panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Barclays mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Barclays mortgage from the register. Barclays, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Barclays has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Barclays has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Barclays mortgage has been paid off.

I require fast conveyancing in Bridgwater as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not getting a mortgage you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Bridgwater the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Bridgwater. I am am extremely frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

They would need to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage been issued? If so you must advise them of the new contact details and get the loan are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid added fees and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Bridgwater

Can you shed any light on the extent of conveyancing conducted by Bridgwater conveyancing companies?

The majority of Bridgwater conveyancing companies can offer a broad spectrum of legal advice to domestic and rural land proprietors, vendors, investors, freeholders and leaseholders assistingwith some of the following:

    Property sale conveyancing in Bridgwater and nationwide Residential purchase conveyancing in Bridgwater and also around the country Advice on a boundary Issues Transferring equity to add or remove owners Advising in relation to rights of drainage, services, and access (Easements) Shariah Compliant Islamic Conveyancing

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bridgwater regulated by the SRA

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

  • Alletsons Limited, 8 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DB
  • Ash Clifford Limited, 14 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
  • Amicuslaw, Regional Rural Business Centre, Market Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6DF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bridgwater regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bridgwater with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Bridgwater. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Alletsons Limited, 8 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DB
  • South West Advocates Limited, West Quay House, Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
  • Ash Clifford Limited, 14 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
  • Amicuslaw, Regional Rural Business Centre, Market Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6DF

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Bridgwater normally involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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