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Reasons to use our Tiverton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Tiverton selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Tiverton conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Tiverton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers say it could be important to visit your conveyancer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Tiverton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tiverton since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tiverton

Our conveyancer has uncovered a defect with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Tiverton. The seller’s lawyers have offered title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our conveyancing practitioner says that he must check that the bank is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?

Regardless of the fact that you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. You and the bank are the client. The appropriate lender requirements have to be complied with.

When does exchange of contracts take place for residential conveyancing in Tiverton and do I need to attend the conveyancers branch?

Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Tiverton you are welcome to come in to sign documents. That being said, the firms we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the firm to address the formalities when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Tiverton)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

Do I need to take out insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Tiverton?

Unless a previous purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you could assume that solicitors handling conveyancing in Tiverton to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

My business partner and I are planning to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Tiverton for below 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Tiverton, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or call so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Tiverton. I've stumble across a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Tiverton. Conveyancing and Nationwide Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Tiverton who acted for me is not around. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Tiverton conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Tiverton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    What is the length of the lease? Does the lease include onerous restrictions? It would be sensible to find out as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Don't be shy to ask other people what they think of them. Finally, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money.

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Domestic in Tiverton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Carrying out Tiverton conveyancing searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers supplied by the owner’s solicitor
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Considering the replies provided by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up 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
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Tiverton normally consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

Tiverton commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Shops,offices,barn conversions, industrial units, commercial trading estates, retail and leisure developments and large residential estates Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Creating and negotiating new leases Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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Dulverton
Tiverton

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

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