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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your East Coker conveyancing

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  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with East Coker selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. East Coker has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in East Coker is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 East Coker lawyers work in conjunction with East Coker estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 East Coker conveyancers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Coker since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Coker

My partner and I are purchasing a newly constructed flat in East Coker and my conveyancer is advising me that she is duty bound to the bank to disclose incentives from the seller. I am nearing the developer’s deadline to exchange contracts and my preference is not to prolong the conveyancing. is my lawyer playing by the book?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your lawyer. A precondition to being on a lender panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

I purchased a freehold premises in East Coker but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in East Coker and has limited impact for conveyancing in East Coker but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in East Coker. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/5/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in East Coker for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of East Coker conveyancing specialists.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in East Coker before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks may not give a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. 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 will be smoother if you use a solicitor in East Coker especially if they regularly deal with such properties in East Coker.

Do I cancel my mortgage payments with HSBC as soon as a completion date for my home sale in East Coker has been agreed?

You would be well advised to continue paying any mortgage sums to HSBC pending the mortgage being repaid on completion as part of your East Coker conveyancing.

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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 firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in East Coker with expertise in commercial conveyancing in East Coker. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • 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

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in East Coker almost always entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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