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Lyme Regis Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 July was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Lyme Regis
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Lyme Regis that are buy to let is 12%
  • 3 82% freehold and 18% leasehold conveyancing in Lyme Regis for this year to date
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £16,092
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lyme Regis since February 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lyme Regis

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Lyme Regis is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?

That would most likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the Lyme Regis conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

Can you recommend a HSBC Bank accepted Lyme Regis conveyancing firm that can complete within 28 days? Would it be better to use a high street Lyme Regis conveyancer or an internet firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Lyme Regis conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Lyme Regis. Go in to a couple of firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your requirements together with your reasons and get a commitment on speed. Select the lawyer that genuine.

I have 70 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Lyme Regis. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?

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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 16/5/2026 the requirements read as follows :

Minimum 85 years unexpired from completion, except where the mortgage application is pursuant to Platform's participation in the Government's Help to Buy Shared Equity scheme, in which case (a) the unexpired lease term must not be less than 250 years for new-build houses and not less than 125 years for new-build flats and (b) ground rent must be reasonable at all times and any escalation must be linked to RPI (Retail Price Index) or a similar index.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Lyme Regis?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Lyme Regis will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Lyme Regis. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Lyme Regis.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Lyme Regis it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Lyme Regis commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Lyme Regis.

I am buying a new build apartment in Lyme Regis. 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 legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lyme Regis

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please supply a car parking plan. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

I'm remortgaging my existing house to a BTL mortgage with Godiva Mortgages Ltd and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second house. The location we are looking at is Lyme Regis. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two banks and link together the transactions?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to check that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are your lawyer will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and requirements.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lyme Regis regulated by the SRA

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

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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lyme Regis

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lyme Regis specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lyme Regis regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lyme Regis practicing in commercial conveyancing in Lyme Regis. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS

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

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