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Logical reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Merriott

  • 1 This site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Merriott will be carried out by a conveyancer on your lender’s member panel.
  • 2 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party are located in Merriott - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Merriott is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Merriott property lawyer have developed very good working relationships with Merriott local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Merriott.
  • 5 Merriott lawyers work in partnership with Merriott estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality 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 Merriott since December 2024*

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Transfer

of detached residence residence, Hitchen, TA16 5QX completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £293,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi property, Broadway, TA16 5QG completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £335,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, North Street, TA18 7AX completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £142,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Puddletown, TA18 7NZ completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £158,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merriott

My previous conveyancer has quoted £1150 for fixed fee conveyancing in Merriott. I am looking to sell a purpose built house for £150,000. This seems expensive. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Merriott?

The quote is slightly on the steep side. If you shop around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £125. That being said, you couldcome to rue opting for an an unknown solicitor. If is important to ensure the conveyancer can represent your bank. Do utilise our comparison tool to select a Merriott conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Merriott.

In reviewing consumer advice sites for an online solicitor in Merriott, many say that I must look for a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

Merriott Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have obtained certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was established to promote high standards in the home moving process. CQS helps home movers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Merriott is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms are based. The conveyancing scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

is it true that all Merriott solicitor firms on the TSB conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the TSB approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be regulated by the CLC.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with RBS. I assume I don't need a Merriott solicitor on the RBS panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your RBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the RBS mortgage from the register. RBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where RBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. RBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your RBS mortgage has been paid off.

It is not clear whether my lender requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Merriott bank branch on numerous occasions and was told it does not affect the mortgage offer and they will lend. My Merriott conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

Your conveyancing practitioner has to comply with the CML Handbook section two specifications for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when purchasing a residence in Merriott? or I am told that there is an ancient law that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Merriott?

Unless a prior purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you may expect conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Merriott to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I have justbeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Merriott for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Merriott conveyancing specialists.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Merriott and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business tenants, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Merriott is one of the many locations in which our lawyers are located

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Merriott

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Merriott with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • 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 list below is a small selection of solicitors in Merriott specialising in commercial conveyancing in Merriott. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • 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

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

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