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Reasons to use our East Coker conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in East Coker will be conducted by a law firm on your lender’s member panel.
  • 2 East Coker conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to East Coker conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. East Coker home moves can become a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in East Coker
  • 5 The firms listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Coker since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Coker

Is there a reason to instruct a East Coker conveyancing solicitors firm when internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in East Coker and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the lowest priced East Coker conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a stressful home move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone call and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you on headway making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to call the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

Last September we completed a house move in East Coker. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been carried out for conveyancing in East Coker?

The question is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are relate to conveyancing in East Coker. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is incorrect, then you may have a claim against the vendor 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 East Coker.

We just had an offer accepted to buy with Coventry BS. We have called around locally yet am unable to find a East Coker conveyancing firm on the Coventry BS approved list. Please you assist?

Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this page. Please choose the building society and type East Coker or your location and you will discover numerous conveyancers offices in East Coker or near you.

Are all East Coker Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing list of approved practices?

It is true that some banks and building societies now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

Is it the case that all East Coker solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. The majority of mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I am buying a property in East Coker. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Co-operative be concerned?

As your lender is Co-operative your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Co-operative. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Co-operative where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to East Coker.

What will a local search tell me about the property I am buying in East Coker?

East Coker conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every East Coker conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in East Coker ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in East Coker. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in East Coker to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East Coker regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bannister & Co, Tudor Chambers, Manor Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UQ
  • Porter Dodson Llp, Central House, Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HH
  • Gareth Webb & Co Llp, 5-6 Church Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HX
  • Battens Solicitors Limited, Mansion House, 54-58 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in East Coker regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in East Coker with expertise in commercial conveyancing in East Coker. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Bannister & Co, Tudor Chambers, Manor Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UQ
  • Porter Dodson Llp, Central House, Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HH
  • Gareth Webb & Co Llp, 5-6 Church Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HX
  • Battens Solicitors Limited, Mansion House, 54-58 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EP

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

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking East Coker searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Examining replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer 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 of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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