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Reasons to use our Glastonbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors advise it could be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign legal papers. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without needing to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 2 Our site is the only site that enables you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Glastonbury will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s authorised panel.
  • 3 The Glastonbury conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Glastonbury
  • 4 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Glastonbury who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Glastonbury property lawyers work in conjunction with Glastonbury estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Glastonbury since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Glastonbury

Can conveyancing in Glastonbury to be completed in under 3 weeks?

In a situation where the seller is applying pressure for your conveyancing we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and intelligence. It is possible that they could have handled otherproperties in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Glastonbury conveyancing solicitor. Second, ensure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that nearly one in five of Glastonbury conveyancing transactions are frustrated or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal transfer of property being frustrated by almost three weeks. It is said that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home sales every year. Many Glastonbury conveyancing practices can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

Do lawyers request money up-front for conveyancing in Glastonbury?

If you are buying a property in Glastonbury your lawyer will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is called for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is as part of the total price then this should be needed immediately before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Glastonbury before instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend not grant a loan on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Glastonbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Glastonbury especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Glastonbury.

What makes your site different to alternative internet conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Glastonbury?

At this site get a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances for your conveyancing in Glastonbury. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you choose them for your property ownership legalities in Glastonbury

I am 18 days into a residential purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Glastonbury. I am am starting to be frustrated with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? If so you need to make them aware of the replacement solicitor and ensure the loan are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your starting point. The search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Glastonbury

How much will conveyancing in Glastonbury cost?

The total sum charged for Glastonbury conveyancing costs are likely to be calculated at:

  1. a standard fee; or
  2. on a time spent basis (i.e. the time spent on the particular case).

These days you seldom hear of Glastonbury conveyancing solicitors charge on an hourly basis

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Glastonbury

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Glastonbury practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Gould & Swayne Limited, Cranhill House, Cranhill Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BY
  • Miller Lyons, 48 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DX

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

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Glastonbury. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Glastonbury about your conveyancing in Glastonbury.

Domestic conveyancing in Glastonbury normally entails the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Glastonbury searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers received from the owner’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Considering the replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the purchase and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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