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Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerset since January 2025*

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of detached residence premises, Stanchester Way, TA10 0PU completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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of house residence, Heather Close, TA6 5PB completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £195,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of house residence, Ashleigh Terrace, TA6 6AT completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £140,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title

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Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Greenway, TA2 8NF completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £360,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerset

I chose a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Somerset yesterday. Upon checking the Terms I seeI am on the hook for charges even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and choose a web based lawyer promising no completion no cost conveyancing in Somerset?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to neutralise those cases that do not proceed. Dont forget that such promotions generally do not cover expenses by way of example Somerset conveyancing search expenses.

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

Somerset leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Somerset so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

These days approved lawyers for banks conduct all of the communications through the post, internet or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move no matter where you live in England or Wales. However you should see if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

I have justfound out that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Somerset for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the property 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 Somerset conveyancing specialists.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my father I am selling a house in Newport but live in Somerset. My conveyancer (based 235 miles awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Somerset who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Somerset

I am employed by a long established estate agency in Somerset where we have witnessed a number of leasehold sales derailed as a result of short leases. I have received inconsistent advice from local Somerset conveyancing firms. Can you clarify whether the owner of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

Provided that the seller has been the owner 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 proposed purchaser need not have to wait 2 years to extend their lease. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.

Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord 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.

Somerset Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    What is the name of the managing agents? Be sure to enquire if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Somerset leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Somerset. If you love the flatin Somerset but your cat can’t live with you then you will be presented with a difficult choice. How is the lease structured?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Somerset regulated by the SRA

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

  • Amicuslaw, Regional Rural Business Centre, Market Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6DF
  • Adrian Stables, Westover Chambers, Willows Business Park, Westover, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RB
  • Alletsons Limited, 8 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DB
  • Ash Clifford Limited, 14 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Blackbrook Gate, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Somerset regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Somerset with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Somerset. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Amicuslaw, Regional Rural Business Centre, Market Way, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6DF
  • Adrian Stables, Westover Chambers, Willows Business Park, Westover, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RB
  • Alletsons Limited, 8 Castle Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3DB
  • South West Advocates Limited, West Quay House, Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU
  • Ash Clifford Limited, 14 Northgate, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU

Typically, Somerset conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Conducting Somerset conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other documentation prepared the vendor’s lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Examining replies supplied by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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