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5 reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Burnham On Sea

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal connections with Burnham On Sea selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Burnham On Sea has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Burnham On Sea home moves can become significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Burnham On Sea solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Burnham On Sea since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Burnham On Sea

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is expelled from the Leeds Building Society Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Burnham On Sea?

The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

Please help - my lawyer advises that chancel insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Burnham On Sea conveyancing?

The appropriate level of chancel indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Barclays and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

Can I be sure that the Burnham On Sea conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Burnham On Sea getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

We were going to get a AIP from Bank of Ireland this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Bank of Ireland recommend any Burnham On Sea solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Burnham On Sea solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Bank of Ireland through the process.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Burnham On Sea?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Burnham On Sea. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Burnham On Sea in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to issue a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check 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 Burnham On Sea. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Given that I am about to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a house in Burnham On Sea I wish to talk to a conveyancer about mytransaction prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Burnham On Sea.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Burnham On Sea should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Burnham On Sea conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Burnham On Sea conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Burnham On Sea conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Burnham On Sea who can give a testimonial?

Burnham On Sea Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge payments? It would be sensible to discover if the the lease includes any onerous restrictions in the lease. By way of example it is reasonably common in Burnham On Sea leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Burnham On Sea. If you love the propertyin Burnham On Sea yet your dog can’t move with you then you will be faced difficult choice. What is the name of the managing agents?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Burnham On Sea

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Burnham On Sea specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Holley & Steer, Tregunter, 1 Berrow Road, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2ET
  • John Shirley & Co, 24 College Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AT
  • Barrington & Sons Limited, 60 High Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1AG

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Burnham On Sea?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Burnham On Sea. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a swift, objective and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Burnham On Sea.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Burnham On Sea 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 the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (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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