Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Paulton

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap national firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Paulton

Reasons to use our Paulton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Paulton property lawyer have established excellent links with Paulton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Paulton.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Paulton
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Paulton - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be familiar
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Paulton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Paulton since December 2024*

Disposal

of terraced property, Gregorys Tyning, BS39 7PW completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi premises, Wells Road, BS39 6EP completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £269,950. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of detached residence property, Northmead Road, BA3 2SH completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £487,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Disposal

of house residence, Fisher Close, BA3 2FH completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £310,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Paulton

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Paulton is more expensive?

In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Paulton and North Somerset usually warrants additional work compared to freehold transactions. This includes reviewing the lease, communicating with the landlord concerning the service of appropriate notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, securing the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first granted.

How do I find out if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Paulton is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Barnsley Building Society thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in supplemental legal invoice.

You should take advantage of the search tool on this web page. Please choose the lender and type ‘Paulton’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous solicitors located in Paulton or near you.

How can we know in advance if a Paulton conveyancing solicitor on the Santander panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Paulton getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.

We are getting the release of further funds on our home loan from Aldermore as we wish to conduct alterations to our house in Paulton. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby Paulton solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Aldermore don't usually appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Virgin Money. Paulton conveyancing solicitors are instructed. How long does it take for Virgin Money to send the offer to the conveyancer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Virgin Money completed the valuation? Have you informed Virgin Money as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Paulton is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Paulton are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Paulton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Paulton may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Newport but reside in Paulton. My conveyancer (approximately 200 miles awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Paulton to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Paulton

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Paulton. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Paulton should include some of the following:

    Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the block. It is important that you know which party is duty bound to repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and communal areas Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring? Responsibility for repairing the window frames What you can do if an adjoining owner is in violation of a provision in their lease? The length of the lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and aware of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Paulton please ask your lawyer in advance of your conveyancing in Paulton.

I own a basement flat in Paulton, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Paulton with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2092

You have 67 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Last updated

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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Paulton

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Paulton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

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

Whether you are going through a divorce or breakup or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Paulton includes some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.