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Tiverton Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 66 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Tiverton
  • 2 Average time frame of 30 days for registration of title in Tiverton
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 Average time from start to moving day was 55 days for conveyancing in Tiverton
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £2,964

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tiverton since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tiverton

Do the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Tiverton?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. Please e-mail us to secure a costs illustration and details as to availability.

Are the Tiverton conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Virgin Money?

Tiverton conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Virgin Money. Tiverton conveyancing solicitors are instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Virgin Money?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Virgin Money done the valuation? Have you advised Virgin Money as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I am purchasing a property in Tiverton. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Leeds Building Society be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Leeds Building Society your lawyer must follow the formal instructions outlined in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Leeds Building Society. The CML Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Leeds Building Society where a lease does not comply with these specifications. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Tiverton.

TSB have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a flat in Tiverton has been accepted, what are the next steps?

Your estate agent will want to be advised as to your solicitor's details (be sure the conveyancers are on the lender’s approved list). Contact TSB or the financial adviser and complete any appropriate forms. TSB will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to arrange a time for the valuation to occur. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a week to get a mortgage offer. TSB will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Tiverton.

I'm refinancing my current property to a buy to let loan with Accord Mortgages Ltd and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards another property. The area we are looking at is Tiverton. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the transactions?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to check that the lawyers are approved by both banks. Assuming that they are the conveyancer should be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you lawyer and specify your expectations and needs.

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the agent has warned us that the seller will only go ahead if we instruct their recommended lawyers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local solicitor used to conveyancing in Tiverton

It is unlikely the owners are driving this. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your own,trusted Tiverton conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will earn the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by corporate headquarters.

I'm remortgaging a flat in Tiverton. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't see my conveyancer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the company must be listed by the regulator. As long there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.

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

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Tiverton. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive 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 you make a complaint.
  • Have a swift, independent and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Tiverton about your conveyancing in Tiverton.

Typically, Tiverton conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Tiverton conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers received from the vendor’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Tiverton normally comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Dulverton
Tiverton

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

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