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Reasons to use our Merriott conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Merriott conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Merriott
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Merriott
  • 3 Merriott lawyers work in conjunction with Merriott estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you need
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with Merriott estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 No matter what any other sites may claim it could be important to attend your conveyancer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to include the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Merriott since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merriott

Souldretaining a Merriott conveyancing practitioner make my purchase more efficient?

Established third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Merriott conveyancers benefit from long term relationships with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Possessing a wealth of insight into the local area is an advantage.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Merriott as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside 3 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Merriott the following are instances of what can be revealed and adversely impact market value: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I completed on my apartment on 13 February and the transaction details is yet to be registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Merriott advises it will be concluded inside ten days. Are properties in Merriott uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Merriott registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. Currently approximately 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner is living at the property so an expedited registration is not usually primary concern but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Merriott. 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Merriott

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I am a negotiator for a long established estate agency in Merriott where we have experienced a number of flat sales derailed due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Merriott conveyancing firms. Could you clarify whether the seller of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or at the same time as completion of the sale.

Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

I bought a split level flat in Merriott, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2005. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Merriott with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2085

With 60 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £20,000 and £23,000 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I am buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Merriott who is on the bank solicitor panel. Can you recommend a Merriott or local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who carry out conveyancing in Merriott. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Merriott regulated by the SRA

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

  • Stokes Partners Llp, Kingfisher House, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LH
  • Mrw Law Limited, 2 Church Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HR
  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Merriott regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Merriott with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Merriott. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Stokes Partners Llp, Kingfisher House, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LH
  • Mrw Law Limited, 2 Church Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HR
  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Merriott almost always includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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