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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Exminster

  • 1 The organisations identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Regardless other solicitors tell you it just might be important to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 3 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Exminster home moves can become a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 Experience means that Exminster lawyer have developed valuable connections with Exminster local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Exminster.
  • 5 Exminster conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Exminster since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced residence, Flax Meadow Lane, EX13 5FJ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £273,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Sale

of terraced property, Salisbury Terrace, EX13 7SE completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Disposal

of detached residence residence, , EX13 7PG completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £495,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of house residence, , EX13 7PJ completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Exminster

Do the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend carry out conveyancing in Exminster by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Do contact us to get a costs illustration and details as to dates.

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Exminster what would it be?

It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Exminster conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Can you help - my lawyer says that lack of right of way insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Exminster?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Lloyds TSB Bank and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

When it comes to lenders such as Kent Reliance, do Exminster property lawyers have to pay an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any lender 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.

Should my lawyer be asking questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Exminster.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Exminster. There are those who acquire a property in Exminster, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the buyer or by their conveyancers which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Exminster. The conventional set of information supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a standard inquiry of the owner to find out whether the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the vendor, then a buyer may issue a compensation claim as a result of such an incorrect reply. A buyer’s conveyancers will also order an enviro search. This should indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further investigations should be initiated.

What does commercial conveyancing in Exminster cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Exminster covers a wide range of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

My father-in-law has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Exminster. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm that you are contemplating using.

How and when do I incur the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my purchase in Exminster?

The lawyer will fill out a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Exminster purchase transaction for signature. After completion your conveyancer will submit the STL application to the Tax Authorities and - as long as they have the funds - pay any Stamp Duty liability for you.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Exminster regulated by the SRA

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

  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Milford & Dormor, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AJ
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Exminster

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Exminster with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Milford & Dormor, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AJ
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Exminster regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Exminster with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Exminster. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

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

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