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  • 2 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Sidmouth home moves can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
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  • 5 There is a strong possibility the the lawyers for the other party are located in Sidmouth - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sidmouth since January 2025*

Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Roselands, EX10 8PB completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £560,500. 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

Acquisition

of flat Cottington Court EX10 8HD, purchased for £345,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

Disposal

of semi premises, Salcombe Hill Road, EX10 8JR completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £785,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion

Sale

of terraced premises, Knowle Gardens, EX10 8HR completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £785,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sidmouth

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and must leave my rented property in Sidmouth by 2/6/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

The normal practice is not to provide notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the sellers solicitors, try to a target completion date that everyone will work to achieve

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Sidmouth. I need to find out whether they are on the National Westminster Bank approved list of lawyers. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

The first thing to do is call the solicitor and ask them whether they can act for the bank. Alternatively you should get in touch with National Westminster Bank who may be able to confirm.

Are all Sidmouth Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing list of approved practices?

A selection of lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

Can I be sure that the Sidmouth conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Sidmouth getting recommendations is a good start. 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from UBS as we intend to conduct a loft conversion to our house in Sidmouth. Are we obliged to choose a local Sidmouth solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

UBS would not normally appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the UBS list.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when purchasing a house in Sidmouth? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that house owners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Sidmouth?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Sidmouth to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Sidmouth is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Sidmouth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Sidmouth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Sidmouth may determine 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 residence.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £125,000 apartment in Sidmouth next Friday. The management company has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Sidmouth?

For most leasehold sales in Sidmouth conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

    Answering conveyancing due diligence enquiries Where consent is required before sale in Sidmouth Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your lawyer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Sidmouth leasehold premises is £350. For Sidmouth conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to supply answers.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Sidmouth - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the leaseholders benefit from control and even though a managing agent is frequently employed where it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. How much is the ground rent and service charge? On the whole the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, although a few managing agents in Sidmouth require leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for major works.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Sidmouth?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Sidmouth. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Sidmouth.

Typically, Sidmouth conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering additional enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (if appropriate)

Sidmouth commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities General advice on title or other property issues Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

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

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