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Reasons to use our South Petherton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 South Petherton lawyer are the key to a successful South Petherton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 2 South Petherton solicitors work in partnership with South Petherton estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in South Petherton regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 No matter what any other companies may claim it could be important to attend your lawyer to execute contracts. There are various parties with with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Petherton since May 2026*

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Stoodham, TA13 5AS completing on 12/06/2026 at a price of £190,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Sale

of semi property, West Street, TA13 5DJ completing on 27/05/2026 at a price of £210,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Silver Street, TA13 5HW completing on 02/06/2026 at a price of £555,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Sale

of detached residence property, Upton Lane, TA19 0PZ completing on 08/05/2026 at a price of £550,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Petherton

Recently contacted my conveyancing solicitor in South Petherton who acted for me 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing quote based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Bank of Ireland. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Better the devil I know or do I seek out a cheaper internet property lawyer?

The estimate fees appear a little high. If you you were to look around you might decrease the fees marginally by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were pleased with the legal work the firm gave you couldcome to rue opting for an an untested lawyer. Don't forget to be sure the firm can act for Bank of Ireland. Do use our search tool to locate a South Petherton conveyancing firm on the Bank of Ireland member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in South Petherton.

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the primary cause of stalling in South Petherton conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in South Petherton.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in South Petherton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Petherton

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in South Petherton in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to give a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in South Petherton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in South Petherton especially if they regularly deal with such properties in South Petherton.

In sourcing the world wide web for the term on line conveyancing in South Petherton it shows results of numerous conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask friends and family who have acquired a property in South Petherton or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in South Petherton vary, so it's sensible to secure at least four estimates from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

My in 2008. He has got wed, divorced and is now married again. He will be selling the property in a few weeks. I think he will just be requested to provide a copy of the marriage certificates to the solicitor however he is worried it could frustrate the sale of the flat. Should he appoint a conveyancing practitioner to update the land title details for the property?

It is not absolutely necessary to bring up to date the register providing you have the proof needed to show how the change of name occurred.

The buyer’s conveyancer will review the land registry information and request evidence by way of proof of the name change for example marriage certificates.

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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 specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • 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

Typically, South Petherton conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Submitting draft papers to the lawyer acting for the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to further queries from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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