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Reasons to use our Minehead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Minehead lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Minehead conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Minehead who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 The organisations listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Minehead conveyancing can be made a lot more complicated due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Minehead conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Minehead since December 2024*

Transfer

of terraced residence, Millstream Close, TA24 5XB completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £360,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Transfer

of semi residence, Summerland Avenue, TA24 5BW completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £370,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Exmoor Way, TA24 8AZ completing on 19/12/2024 at a price of £387,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of terraced premises, Glenmore Road, TA24 5BH completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Minehead

I can't travel far from Minehead. Can you please clarify why all Minehead conveyancing practitioners are not on all mortgage company panels?

As unjust as it may seem for mortgage companies to restrict who can represent them, from the public’s or conveyancer’s point of view, the flip side is that lenders are increasingly anxious and consider it essential to protect them against mortgage fraud. As a consequence of this concern mortgage companies have reduced their conveyancing panel to a size that they are happy to control.

I am considering applying for a Nottingham mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Minehead with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Nottingham ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nottingham will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Will my lawyer be raising enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Minehead.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Minehead. Plenty of people will acquire a house in Minehead, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Minehead. The standard information sent to a buyer’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual question of the seller to discover whether the premises has ever been flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser may commence a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate response. A buyer’s lawyers should also order an environmental search. This should disclose if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be conducted.

I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Minehead. Now, I need my files however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Minehead of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Minehead prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Minehead. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How do I use your search app to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Minehead on the approved list for my lender?

Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as Birmingham Midshires, The Mortgage Works or Aldermore then specify your location for example Minehead. Conveyancing firms in Minehead and nationally will then be listed.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Minehead

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Minehead practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Bjbs (minehead) Limited, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Maitland Walker Llp, 22 The Parks, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8BT
  • Thorne Segar Limited, 3 Bancks Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Minehead regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Minehead specialising in commercial conveyancing in Minehead. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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

Typically, Minehead conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Minehead searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers forwarded by the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting questions with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies supplied by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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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