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Reasons to use our Taunton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Taunton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Taunton property lawyers work in conjunction with Taunton estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you need
  • 3 Over the years Taunton solicitor have established valuable connections with Taunton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Taunton.
  • 4 Taunton solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s conveyancers are located in Taunton - if so sets of lawyers will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Taunton since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Taunton

We note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Taunton?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Taunton.

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Taunton. Now, I need the documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Taunton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I'm buying a new build house in Taunton benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The property agent advised me not inform my lawyer about the side-deal as it would put at risk my mortgage with Nationwide Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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 decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Taunton before appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Taunton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Taunton especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Taunton.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a house in Newport but I am based in Taunton. My lawyer (who is 250 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Taunton to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Taunton based

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Taunton. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Taunton ?

The majority of houses in Taunton are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Taunton in which case you should be shopping around for a Taunton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Taunton - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    What prohibitions exist in the Taunton Lease? This information is important as a) areas can result in problems in the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will need to know about it The majority of Taunton leasehold properties will incur a service bill for maintenance of the block invoiced on behalf of the management company. If you buy the apartment you will have to meet this contribution, usually periodically accross the year. This could vary from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large communal areas. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, ordinarily this is not a significant figure, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to enquire it because sometimes it can be prohibitively expensive.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Taunton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Davitt Jones Bould Limited, 12-14 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EB
  • Andrew Rugg, 5 Hammet Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1RZ
  • Broomhead & Saul Llp, 11 Hammet Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1RZ
  • Bailhache Solicitors, 2 Church Square, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1SA
  • Acorn Solicitors, Acorn House, 50 Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3PY

Planning law solicitors in Taunton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Taunton with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Davitt Jones Bould Limited, 12-14 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EB
  • Rowles Davis Limited, 37 Salisbury Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6NA

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Taunton?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Taunton. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a swift, impartial and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Taunton about your conveyancing in Taunton.

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

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