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Reasons to use our Somerton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a high street Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Somerton 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 issues that can impact your home move
  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the the lawyers for the other party are based in Somerton - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Somerton selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Somerton property deals can become a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Somerton since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Somerton

Should lawyers request money on account when it comes to conveyancing in Somerton?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Somerton your lawyer will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is as part of the total price then this will be asked for immediately ahead of exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Somerton. I I am struggling to find out if they are on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel. Could you assist?

You should call your lawyer and ask them if they can act for the bank. Otherwise you can get in touch with The Mortgage Works who may be able to assist.

I am a sole trader planning to take over a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Somerton for under 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Somerton, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right lawyer. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email us so that we may provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Newport but live in Somerton. My solicitor (based 260 miles awayneeds me to sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Somerton to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Somerton based

I’m about to sell my 2 bed apartment in Somerton. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have recently received a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is discharge the invoice as normal given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I inherited a garden flat in Somerton, conveyancing having been completed December 1997. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Somerton with a long lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2086

With only 61 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £18,100 and £20,800 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What type of property do your Somerton conveyancing quotes apply to?

Our conveyancing quotes are only applicable to standard residential property in England & Wales. If you have any different requirements for instance industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Somerton please contact us to consider your requirements .

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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

Typically, Somerton conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to further queries from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (where appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Somerton usually entails the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the home loan (if relevant) 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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