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5 reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Crediton

  • 1 Crediton property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with Crediton selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Crediton conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Crediton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 No matter what any other solicitors may claim it could be important to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Crediton solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Crediton conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Crediton since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi property, East Street, EX17 3BA completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced property, Dean Street, EX17 3EW completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £187,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Sale

of detached residence residence, East Street, EX17 3AT completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £170,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Sale

of semi premises, Linhay Park, EX17 4LL completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £368,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Crediton

We hired a Crediton based lawyer for my conveyancing in Crediton recently. After carefully reading the fine print it is apparent thatI am on the hook for costs even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and select a web based conveyancing brokerage advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Crediton?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to neutralise the conveyances that abort. Please beware that such arrangements generally do not protect you from disbursements e.g. Crediton conveyancing search expenses.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unexperienced as FTB of a garden flat in Crediton. Do I collect the keys to the premises on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Crediton?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will arrange to send the purchase money to the vendor’s solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be able to pick up the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

Does a directory service exist listing Lloyds panel solicitors in Crediton on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public on the web. Where you are looking for a Crediton conveyancer on the Lloyds please use our tool.

Can I be sure that the Crediton conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Crediton 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Crediton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Crediton approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because builders in Crediton usually purchase the real estate, 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 Crediton or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Crediton I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Crediton in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Crediton. I happened to chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to 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?

Should one as executor remove a deceased person's name from the title deeds for a property in Crediton?

If a Crediton property is jointly owned and one of the proprietors passes away, the name will not automatically be removed from the title deeds. You are not required to remove their name as when it comes to a disposal you would just be required to evidence why the other proprietor is missing from the transfer, ordinarily this is in the form of the probate documents.

With the aim of making the sale conveyancing more straight forward in the future you can arrange to have the deceased name erased from the title register by submitting an application to HMLR with evidence of the death. There is no charge from the Registry for this service.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Crediton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Crediton specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Charlesworth Nicholl & Co, 31 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AJ
  • Hotchkiss Warburton, 34 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
  • Janet Auckland Solicitor, Middle Combe, Coleford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5BY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Crediton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Crediton practicing in commercial conveyancing in Crediton. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Charlesworth Nicholl & Co, 31 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AJ
  • Hotchkiss Warburton, 34 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
  • Janet Auckland Solicitor, Middle Combe, Coleford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5BY
  • Paul Taylor Solicitors, Whitestone Lodge, Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2JY

Typically, Crediton conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Crediton searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers supplied by the seller’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Examining replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Crediton
Silverton
Tedburn St Mary
Exeter

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

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