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Reasons to use our Exminster conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers tell you it may be important to attend your solicitor to sign legal papers. There are various parties with involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Exminster have a grasp oflocal concerns specific to Exminster and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Exminster property lawyer are the key to a successful Exminster home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 Exminster solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Exminster conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 The Exminster conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Exminster

Examples of recent conveyancing in Exminster since November 2025*

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Sale

of semi property, Mill View Gardens, EX13 5QW completing on 24/11/2025 at a price of £440,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Conveyance

of apartment West Street EX13 5PL, at a price of £80,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of terraced residence, Three Acre Close, EX13 5GJ completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £175,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Transfer

of terraced property, Brewer Avenue, EX13 5FT completing on 19/12/2025 at a price of £285,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Exminster

I have been told that property searches are the main reason for delay in Exminster conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Exminster.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Exminster , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my proprietorship? My Exminster conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be sure that my name is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Exminster registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any interested persons or bodies. As of today in the region of three quarters of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration takes place after the purchaser has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not usually top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Exminster. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Exminster

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Exminster ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Exminster. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Exminster to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Exminster. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Exminster are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Exminster so you should seriously consider looking for a Exminster conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

Exminster Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that will add a premium to the service fees? It would be wise to discover as much as you can regarding the company managing the building as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues like the tidiness of the communal areas. Enquire of prospective neighbours what they think of them. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and specifically how they are spending that money. Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the tenants?

My step-son is embarking on her first house purchase, the home loan was agreed last week in principle. After the offer was accepted on house we telephoned the mortgage institution to progress the mortgage application. We were very surprised to discover that mortgage lenders do not accept all solicitor, they have to be on a list, is this right?

Mortgage Companies normally restrict either the type or the number of conveyancing practices on their panel. A common example of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to limit the number of firms they use to represent them. You should note that banks have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any Exminster solicitor on their panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the rationalisation of conveyancing panels a few years ago and whilst there are differing views about the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of law firms only carry out one or two conveyances a year. Those supporting conveyancing panel cuts ask why law firms should have the right to be on a Lender panel when clearly, conveyancing is not their speciality. To put it another way; would you want a conveyancing solicitor to represent you if you were charged with a crime? Unlikely.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Exminster

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Exminster specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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 specialising in commercial conveyancing in Exminster. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Exminster?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Exminster. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Receive a timeous, objective and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Exminster about your conveyancing in Exminster.

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

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