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Reasons to use our Somerset conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 2 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Somerset registered with the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Somerset solicitor are the key to a successful Somerset home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Somerset property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Somerset conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Somerset 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 will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerset since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerset

We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Somerset recommended by you but stumbled across some other estimates via the web appear less pricey – why is this?

You can find lots of conveyancing companies marketing at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to want to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the standard of the legal work. Some hide additional charges well inside the terms of engagement. The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Somerset neverbehave this way.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary cause of hinderance in Somerset house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Somerset.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Somerset , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register my proprietorship? My Somerset conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure that my ownership is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Somerset registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested persons or bodies. At present approximately three quarters of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the premises therefore registration formalities is not typically primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Somerset and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to commercial lessees, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Somerset is one of the hundreds of locations in which our lawyers are located

We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the owners will only go ahead if we appoint their recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Somerset

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this demand. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and explain that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to use your own,trusted Somerset conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will provide the negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by head office.

Back In 2009, I bought a leasehold house in Somerset. Conveyancing and Barclays mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Somerset who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Somerset conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Somerset - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    What restrictions are there in the Somerset Lease? How many years are left on the lease? What is the name of the managing agents?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Somerset regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Somerset practicing in commercial conveyancing in Somerset. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • 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

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Somerset property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers received from the owner’s conveyancer
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Analysing replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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