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Top reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Lynton

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party are located in Lynton - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Lynton regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Lynton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Lynton registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 No matter what any other on-line conveyancers tell you it just might be important to visit your solicitor to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 Lynton conveyancers work in conjunction with Lynton estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lynton since November 2025*

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Purchase

of apartment North Walk EX35 6ED, at a price of £285,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion

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Sale

of flat North Walk EX35 6ED, at purchase consideration of £270,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Station Hill, EX35 6LB completing on 27/11/2025 at a price of £350,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Transfer

of terraced residence, , EX35 6LN completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £240,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lynton

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Lynton listed on your site but have come across some other fee calculations via the web look less pricey – why is this?

You can find numerous solicitors advertising pretending to offer cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for extracharges end up with the completion fee mounting up beyond all recognition. According to the Legal Ombudsman costs outlined in terms and conditions should be honest and reasonable invoiced The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Lynton set out all charges for the property you plan topurchase.

We are selling our flat in Lynton. Will the solicitor have to be required to be on the UBS conveyancing panel in order to deal with the discharge of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the UBS conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their panel criteria fairly frequently at the moment.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Lynton conveyancing lawyers have been chosen. How long does it take for HSBC to issue the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have HSBC conducted the survey? Have you informed HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

We expect to receive a DIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any Lynton solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Lynton solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.

Our offer on a property in Lynton has been accepted, the vendors do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The vendors have offered on a property, however it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other apartments in the pipeline. I have selected a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Lynton. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Leeds Building Society started?

It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Lynton conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Regarding the subsequent phase this very much depends on the specifics of your transaction, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market the majority of purchasers would apply for a home loan with Leeds Building Society and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their lawyer to press on with searches.

I purchased my flat on 11 June and my personal details are still not on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Lynton advises it should be formalised inside ten days. Are transfers in Lynton uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Lynton registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. As of today roughly 80% of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration takes place after the new owner is living at the property therefore 'speed' is not usually primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Lynton in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to give a mortgage on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Lynton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Lynton especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Lynton.

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Home buying in Lynton 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
  • Drawing up the contract and associated documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further queries from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if applicable)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Lynton ordinarily comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Lynton commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, shops or industrial units General advice on title or other property issues Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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

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