What is the best way to search for the right lawyer who can give a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Exeter?
Option 1 is to ask connections who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.
Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Exeter. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to forward you their conveyancing fees and have a conversation with the lawyer who will handle the conveyancing in advance ofcommitting.
Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your own requirements including location,timings, complexity and who your intended mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to opt for £99 conveyancing in Exeter
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Exeter. The property agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Exeter to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a loan with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has Seventy One years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Exeter. I now require my papers 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 Exeter 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.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Exeter in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Exeter. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Exeter especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Exeter.
Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on a garden flat in Exeter I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer about myconveyancing prior to appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we recommend - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Exeter.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Exeter should be the figure that you end up paying.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Exeter. I have land on a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? 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?