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Reasons to use our Seaton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Seaton conveyancers work in conjunction with Seaton estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 2 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal connections with Seaton selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The practices identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 Using a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Seaton 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.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Seaton since December 2024*

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Ash Hill Court, EX12 3NG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Disposal

of semi property, Clinton Rise, EX12 3DZ completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £296,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of house residence, Boswell Way, EX12 2EZ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Purchase

of flat Beach Road EX12 2LZ, at a price of £220,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Seaton

I require conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years old) in Seaton. Almost all the appartments are already occupied. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Seaton?

You are opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in failing carrying out Seaton conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in the strongest possible terms that your lawyer conducts them. Where accelerating the process and price are top of your issues you should consider with your conveyancer about the options such as lack of search insurance available to you

When can the exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Seaton and am I required to be at the solicitors office?

If you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Seaton you are welcome to come in to sign documents. That being said, the firms we recommend provide countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the firm to exchange contracts at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Seaton)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I have a decision in principle. The lender mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel conveyancer as I would much rather instruct a Seaton based conveyancing firm?

Do check but the the probability is that appoint one of their panel conveyancers if you want the "fee-free" incentive. Call the mortgage company and see if they offer you a monetary alternative. Some banks have previously offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Seaton.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Seaton

Two types of professional can carry out conveyancing in Seaton namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer conveyancing services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both duty bound to handle Seaton conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that the necessary procedures will be appropriately taken.

We had selected conveyancing lawyers based in Seaton on the RBS solicitor panel. They have just billed me an additional amount for the legal aspects of the RBS mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by RBS?

Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your property lawyer is entitled to charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by RBS but by your Seaton conveyancer. Some firms on the RBS panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

My partner and I are in the process of viewing houses in Seaton and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a property lawyer appointed at this stage? I am planning to take a mortgage with Barclays.

It would be wise to start your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Seaton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Seaton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Seaton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Seaton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Seaton for my house move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training reasons.

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Purchase conveyancing in Seaton usually entails the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Seaton property searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers prepared the seller’s conveyancer
  • Submitting queries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Assessing replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser 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 of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Sale conveyancing in Seaton almost always consists of the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the solicitor retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional questions from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (if appropriate)

Seaton commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a number of aspects of commercial property law

    complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises High street shops, agricultural or development land to hotels and office blocks. Industrial and warehouse premises Advice on commercial mortgages Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Formation of commercial management companies

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

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