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Reasons to use our Lynmouth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Lynmouth conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Lynmouth
  • 2 Our site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Lynmouth will be conducted by a conveyancer on your bank approved panel.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Lynmouth conveyancing can become a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Lynmouth
  • 5 Over the years Lynmouth solicitor have established valuable links with Lynmouth local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your home move in Lynmouth.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lynmouth since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lynmouth

I am purchasing a terraced house in Lynmouth. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Lynmouth you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Lynmouth.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Lynmouth

Two types of professional can carry out conveyancing in Lynmouth namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. Both are required to carry out Lynmouth conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that all requirements and steps should be appropriately attended to.

I am aiming to move property in November. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Lynmouth. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from the property agent but this can only be done when the vendors lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. After that you will need to advise the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Lynmouth or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Lynmouth.

The mortgage over my property is with Yorkshire BS for my property in Lynmouth. Conveyancing has been completed a year ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Yorkshire BS?

You must advise Yorkshire BS prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Yorkshire BS’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Yorkshire BS will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Yorkshire BS directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel firm.

I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need chancel insurance when purchasing a house in Lynmouth? or I am told that there is an ancient law that could mean that house owners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Lynmouth?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect lawyers conducting conveyancing in Lynmouth to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I purchased a renovated Edwardian house in Lynmouth. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Leeds Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. Is it worth asking Leeds Building Society to clarify?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lynmouth and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

I am purchasing a new build house in Lynmouth with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not disclose to my lawyer about this side-deal as it could adversely affect my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Online reading suggests that Lynmouth solicitors are more expensive than Lynmouth conveyancers in Lynmouth to use when buying a house. Am I better off using a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am purchasing a house in Lynmouth.

When it comes to conveyancing in Lynmouth the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Lynmouth. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have 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.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a timeous, objective and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Lynmouth.

Domestic conveyancing in Lynmouth ordinarily involves the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Lynmouth searches for the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation prepared the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting questions with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Considering the replies supplied by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Lynmouth is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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