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Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in South Petherton

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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in South Petherton but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Top 5 reasons to let us help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in South Petherton

  • 1 South Petherton property lawyers work in conjunction with South Petherton estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in South Petherton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in South Petherton regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to South Petherton and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 No matter what any other solicitors advise it just might be important to visit your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 The companies identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Petherton since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Petherton

My husband and I are purchasing a 3 bedroom apartment in South Petherton with a mortgage. We have a South Petherton solicitor, however the mortgage company advise he's not on their "panel". It appears that we have no choice but to use one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or keep our South Petherton property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to act for them. This feels very unfair; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your South Petherton conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Can the conveyancing solicitors identified via your search tool execute attended exchange conveyancing in South Petherton?

There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out personalised exchanges. You should contact us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in South Petherton for our house purchase. Our financial adviser has since advised us that our mortgage lenders Norwich and Peterborough Building Society won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

Pre- 2008 most lenders had an appetite for risk which was higher than today. Almost all South Petherton conveyancing firms would have been on many lender panels. The financial services regulator in 2010 completed a thematic investigation into mortgage fraud which come to the conclusion: know the conveyancing solicitors dealt with. Consequently, mortgage companies are increasingly seeing more information from law firms concerning their operations and their employees as well as set certain criteria such a completing on a minimum number of conveyancing. Many South Petherton conveyancing firms that have been excluded from lender panels have a 100% healthy track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. South Petherton is one of the hundreds of locations where the conveyancers we recommend are members of the panel for Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. South Petherton is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in South Petherton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside South Petherton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in South Petherton 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 premises.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a South Petherton conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a South Petherton conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with two or three firms including non South Petherton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

    What volume of lease extensions has the firm carried out in South Petherton in the last 12 months?

South Petherton Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    What is the annual service fee and ground rent? Who is in charge of the building?

Is it true that a South Petherton conveyancing company taken to court by clients for not carrying out the right conveyancing investigations?

We are not aware of such a South Petherton conveyancing matter but it has been reported that, clients acquiring a house in Cumbria successfully won a claim against their property lawyer due to development permission to construct a wind farm failing to be identified in conveyancing searches.

If you are contemplating buying a home in South Petherton It is essential that your solicitor carry out all South Petherton conveyancing searches needed to ensure you have accurate and up to date information ahead of purchasing a property.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South Petherton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South Petherton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH
  • Stokes Partners Llp, Kingfisher House, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LH
  • Mrw Law Limited, 2 Church Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South Petherton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South Petherton specialising in commercial conveyancing in South Petherton. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Richard P Kemp, 31 North Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6DH
  • Stokes Partners Llp, Kingfisher House, Market Square, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7LH
  • Mrw Law Limited, 2 Church Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HR
  • Adrian Stables, Westover Chambers, Willows Business Park, Westover, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RB

Home buying conveyancing in South Petherton almost always comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out South Petherton property searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation received from the seller’s conveyancer
  • Raising questions with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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