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Reasons to use our Seaton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Seaton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The Seaton conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Seaton
  • 3 Over the years Seaton solicitor have established very good working relationships with Seaton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your home move in Seaton.
  • 4 Seaton conveyancers work in conjunction with Seaton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Seaton conveyancing can become significantly more protracted because of lack of transparency 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 Seaton since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Seaton

Is it realistic for conveyancing in Seaton to be concluded inside two weeks?

In a situation where the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local contacts and know-how. It is possible that they could have transacted otherhouses in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Seaton conveyancing solicitor. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is understood that nearly one in five of Seaton conveyancing deals are suspended or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the conveyancing being frustrated by as much as three weeks. It is estimated that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Almost all Seaton conveyancing practices can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

we are a couple who are purchasing a 1 bedroom flat in Seaton with a mortgage from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.We use our Seaton conveyancing solicitor but Norwich and Peterborough Building Society informed us his firm is not on their approved list of member firms. It seems we have little choice but to instruct a Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel solicitor or retain our preferred solicitor and pay for a Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel lawyer to act for them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Norwich and Peterborough Building Society use our lawyer?

Unfortunately,no. The home loan offered to you is subject to its various provisions, a common one being that solicitors must be on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Norwich and Peterborough Building Society

I am aiming to move house in January. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Seaton. Conveyancing firm was found before I stumbled across this website.

On the day of completion you can pick up the keys from your estate agent but this should only take place after the vendors conveyancers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be handed over. Subsequently you will need to advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. We do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Seaton or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Seaton.

My conveyancer has informed me that lack of planning permission insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Seaton conveyancing?

The right level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Santander and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Is it the case that all Seaton conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I require fast conveyancing in Seaton as I have a deadline to complete in less than 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Seaton the following are examples of issues that can crop up and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I have recentlydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Seaton for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Seaton conveyancing specialists.

We are one month into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Seaton. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?

A solicitor would have to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you must inform them of the new contact details and have the offer are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the banks panel to avoid supplemental costs and frustration. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Seaton

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Buying a home in Seaton 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
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Seaton conveyancing searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers received from the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Examining replies supplied by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

Residential conveyancing in Seaton normally includes the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental enquires from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (where appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Seaton normally includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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