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Reasons to use our Colyton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Colyton conveyancer have developed valuable links with Colyton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Colyton.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Colyton regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Colyton and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal links with Colyton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Colyton lawyers work in conjunction with Colyton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Colyton since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Colyton

I require expedited conveyancing in Colyton as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Colyton the following are instances of issues that can show up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Have purchased a a terraced house in Colyton , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Colyton conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the registration is dealt with.

As far as conveyancing in Colyton is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any third persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration occurs once the buyer has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not typically primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Colyton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Colyton approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in Colyton typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Colyton or who has acted in the same development.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Colyton it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for me?

The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the guidance of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Colyton or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Colyton vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of law firms. Be sure to secure confirmation that the costs are assured not to escalate.

I have recently realised that I have Sixty One years remaining on my lease in Colyton. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the landlord. On the whole an enquiry agent should be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Colyton.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Colyton - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    Best to be warned if fixing the lift or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and may well materially increase the the maintenance charges or necessitate a specific invoice. For most Colyton leaseholds the outlay for major works are not included within maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Colyton ask leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major works. Is the freehold reversion owned collectively by the leaseholders?

I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased parent's Will, with a property in Colyton which will be sold. The house is unregistered at HMLR and I'm told that many EAs will insist that it is completed before they'll proceed. What's the mechanism for this?

In the circumstances that you have set out it seems prudent to seek to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Colyton

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Colyton with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH
  • Milford & Dormor, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AJ
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Colyton?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Colyton. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a speedy, independent and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Colyton.

Residential conveyancing in Colyton normally comprises the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the seller once the offer has been accepted
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to additional questions from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

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

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