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Main reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Taunton

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative companies tell you it could be necessary to attend your conveyancer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include the postman into the pot.
  • 2 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Taunton has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 Taunton solicitors work in partnership with Taunton estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 Experience means that Taunton solicitor have developed excellent links with Taunton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in Taunton.
  • 5 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Taunton - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Taunton since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Taunton

Me and my fiance are purchasing a maisonette in Taunton. My Conveyancer is not listed on the lender approved list. Am I still permitted to retain my Taunton conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the lender panel?

You have numerous alternatives available to you here

  • Proceed with your existing Taunton property lawyer but your bank will undoubtedly use a conveyancer from their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional fees together with probable interruption.
  • Choose a new conveyancer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
  • Appeal to your solicitor to attempt to join the bank panel

We have very pushy vendors who has recommended a lock out contract with a down payment 10k. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two main drawbacks with executing a lock out contract (occasionally known as a shut-out contract) is that it diverts attention away from making progress with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires little or no negotiation then it may turn out to be a cause of frustration and delay. It is not promoted amongst Taunton conveyancing lawyers for this reason. A further concern is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer should not expect to be issued with an injunctive ruling by a court to bar the seller disposing of the property to another buyer, so the only remedy available under the contract will be the recovery of abortive charges and, in rare situations, the extra payment of damages.

I am planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Taunton who is on the Barnsley Building Society approved. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barnsley Building Society in certain locations such as Taunton. We dont recommend any particular firm.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Taunton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Taunton

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I am looking for a flat up to £305k and identified one near me in Taunton I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Taunton suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

We're FTB’s - agreed a price, but the agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we use their recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Taunton

We suspect that the owner is not behind this ultimatum. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your preferred Taunton conveyancing lawyers - as opposed tothe ones that will earn their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by corporate headquarters.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Taunton

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Taunton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Davitt Jones Bould Limited, 12-14 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EB
  • Andrew Rugg, 5 Hammet Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1RZ
  • Bailhache Solicitors, 2 Church Square, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1SA
  • Cw&c No 2 Nominees, Blackbrook Gate, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PG
  • Cwc Nominees, Blackbrook Gate, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PG

Planning law solicitors in Taunton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Taunton practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Taunton
  • 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 specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Taunton. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • 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 specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made 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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