Why would one instruct a Dulverton conveyancing practice when national conveyancers are easier on the wallet?
Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Dulverton and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t expend your energy scouring the internet for the cheapest Dulverton conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a distressing move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a telephone call and can never replicate a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated as to any developments making sure that you are never in the dark. Should it ever be necessary to phone the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Dulverton. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Santander, do Dulverton conveyancers face a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
How can we know in advance if a Dulverton conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Dulverton seeking 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 recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.
Bank of Ireland have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a flat in Dulverton has been accepted, what are the next steps?
The estate agent will want to be informed of your property lawyer's details (make sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Bank of Ireland or the broker and finalise any outstanding paperwork. Bank of Ireland will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or seller to book a time for the valuation to occur. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Bank of Ireland will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Dulverton.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Newport but I am based in Dulverton. My conveyancer (who is 300 miles awayhas requested that I execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Dulverton to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Dulverton based
I am looking at a two flats in Dulverton both have approximately fifty years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As a lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is advisable to increase the term of the lease. More often than not it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We advise that you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.
I purchased a 2 bed flat in Dulverton, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Dulverton with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2089
You have 63 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as costs.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
One month into purchasing a house in Dulverton. Conveyancing solicitor has phoned to say the title is "Leasehold". Does this make a difference on our HSBC valuation?
Dulverton conveyancing does not usually involve leasehold houses. The key consideration here is the length of lease and the ground rent. If there are hundred of years years remaining with a nominal rent, it's almost the same as freehold, so it shouldn't impact the value significantly.
At the other extreme, if it's, say, Sixty years it will have a material impact on the saleability, and probably wouldn't be mortgageable. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be stated in the lease provided to your property lawyer.