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Reasons to use our Minehead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Minehead conveyancers work in partnership with Minehead estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Minehead
  • 3 The organisations identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Minehead has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Minehead are familiar with the local concerns specific to Minehead and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Minehead since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Minehead

I am expecting a mortgage with Lloyds. I would like to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Minehead. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?

The Lloyds approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

My wife and I are soon to exchange buying a house in Minehead but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate compensation from the current proprietors in the sum of £2k taking the form of a deduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of amending the contract but Principality are not allowing this. Should they have been notified?

Any lawyer that is on the Principality conveyancing panel is required to advise Principality of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to disclose the price change to Principality then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Principality and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Minehead.

Are the Minehead conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Yorkshire BS?

Minehead conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial estate in Minehead?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Minehead will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Minehead. The search result provides definitive information 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 Minehead.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Minehead it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Minehead commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Minehead.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Minehead. Conveyancing is daunting 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 few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Minehead

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Minehead ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with 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 Minehead. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Minehead especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Minehead.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Minehead regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Minehead with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Minehead. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Bjbs (minehead) Limited, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Maitland Walker Llp, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Picketstones Limited, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Thorne Segar Limited, 3 Bancks Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DE

Planning law solicitors in Minehead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Minehead with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Bjbs (minehead) Limited, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Maitland Walker Llp, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Picketstones Limited, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT

Home buying in Minehead is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to further queries from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Neighboring Locations

Minehead
Watchet
Williton
Dulverton
Wiveliscombe

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

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