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Top 5 reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Paulton

  • 1 This site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Paulton will be carried out by a property lawyer on your lender’s authorised panel.
  • 2 Paulton lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Paulton conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the the solicitors for the other party are located in Paulton - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Paulton has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Paulton property deals can be made significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Paulton since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Paulton

I am expecting a mortgage with Santander. My intention is to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Paulton. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?

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

We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our conveyancing in Paulton?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Paulton.

How does conveyancing in Paulton differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Paulton contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Paulton tend to purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Paulton or who has acted in the same development.

As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a house in Neath but I am based in Paulton. My solicitor (approximately 300 kilometers from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Paulton who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Paulton based

I am employed by a long established estate agency in Paulton where we have witnessed a few leasehold sales derailed due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have been given conflicting advice from local Paulton conveyancing solicitors. Could you clarify whether the seller of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

Provided that the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to kick-start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer can avoid having to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.

Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder 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 purchaser.

Paulton Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    The prefered form of lease structure is where the freehold interest is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders have being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is usually employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders. What is the name of the managing agents? It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other major work is pending that will be shared by the leaseholders and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance costs or require a specific payment.

I dont have enough spare cash to pay a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Paulton , but I am anxious exchange. What can I do?

One option is to try and accept a lower deposit. Most sellers will agree to a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last second

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Paulton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Thatcher & Hallam Llp, Island House, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2HJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Paulton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Paulton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Paulton. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Thatcher & Hallam Llp, Island House, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2HJ

Domestic in Paulton 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 parties involved
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Paulton searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers prepared the owner’s conveyancer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies prepared by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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