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Reasons to use our Somerton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Somerton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Somerton has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 Somerton property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Somerton conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your conveyancing
  • 4 Somerton conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerton since December 2024*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Water Lane, TA11 6RG completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £295,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Disposal

of semi property, Pippin Road, TA11 6AX completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £345,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of detached residence property, Church Street, TA11 6ER completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £875,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title

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Sale

of apartment Hermes Place BA22 8JU, at buying amount of £118,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerton

I am obtaining a mortgage with Halifax. I hope to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Somerton. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?

The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Our nephew is about to exchange on a new build apartment in Somerton with a home loan from Clydesdale. His solicitor has advised him of a delay in receiving the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. This document is news to me - what is it and who needs sight of it?

The form is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the surveyor when requested. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.

I purchased a freehold property in Somerton yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Somerton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Somerton but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the home moving as FTB of a ground floor flat in Somerton. Do I pick up the keys to the house on the completion date from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will appoint a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Somerton?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the completion advance to the seller's solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be able to receive the keys from the selling Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

A relative pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Somerton there could be various restrictions preventing external changes to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Somerton which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Somerton should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Somerton off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Lloyds. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Lloyds conveyancing panel.

I am purchasing my first flat in Somerton with a loan from Skipton Building Society. The sellers refused to budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent told me not inform my conveyancer about the extras as it could impact my mortgage with Skipton Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

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

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

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Somerton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Adrian Stables, Westover Chambers, Willows Business Park, Westover, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RB
  • Gould & Swayne Limited, Cranhill House, Cranhill Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BY
  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Somerton

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Somerton specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Gould & Swayne Limited, Cranhill House, Cranhill Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BY
  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Somerton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Somerton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Somerton. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Barney & Company Solicitors, The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NQ
  • Adrian Stables, Westover Chambers, Willows Business Park, Westover, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RB
  • Gould & Swayne Limited, Cranhill House, Cranhill Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BY
  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH

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

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