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Reasons to use our Devizes conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Devizes conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Devizes
  • 2 Devizes property lawyer are the key to a successful Devizes conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Devizes - if so sets of lawyers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Devizes conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Devizes property deals can become significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Devizes since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Devizes

After what seems like an age a mortgage agreement from NatWest for the remortgage of my 3 room flat is coming within the next few days. Are you able to recommend a cheap conveyancing solicitor in Devizes?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of the lowest fares for conveyancing in Devizes. Our intention is to offer cost effective conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Do not be fooled by brokers seducing you with low cost conveyancing in Devizes. Optimistically, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst it will result in you spending a lot in extras and still not receive the service required.

My partner and I have recently bought a house in Devizes. We have noticed several problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Devizes?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Devizes. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers turns out to be inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Devizes.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Devizes?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Devizes.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Devizes?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Devizes will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Devizes. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Devizes.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Devizes it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Devizes commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Devizes.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Devizes. I now require my file but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Devizes of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I’m about to sell my garden flat in Devizes. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have just had a half-yearly service charge invoice – Do I pay up?

It best that you discharge the service charge as you normally would given that all rents and maintenance invoices should be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Devizes, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Devizes with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2090

With only 66 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £12,400 and £14,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Devizes regulated by the SRA

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

  • Awdry Bailey & Douglas, 33 St. Johns Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1BW
  • Wansbroughs, Northgate House, Northgate Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1JX

Conveyancing in Devizes 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
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Devizes conveyancing searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers received from the owner’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Assessing replies prepared by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Devizes almost always involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Chippenham
Lacock
Calne
Lyneham
Melksham
Devizes
Shrewton

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

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