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Reasons to use our Topsham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Topsham
  • 2 The firms shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 Topsham lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Topsham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Topsham who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are located in Topsham - if so sets of lawyers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Topsham since January 2025*

Disposal

of terraced residence, Newport Road, EX2 7EE completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £317,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced residence, Ebford Lane, EX3 0QX completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £775,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Sale

of detached residence property, Craigs Cottages, EX5 1BE completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £290,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of house property, Madison Avenue, EX1 3AH completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £491,809. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Topsham

Having been suggested to visit your organisation we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in Topsham recommended on your site but have come across some other costs illustrations via the web appear less expensive – why is this?

One can find plenty of firms promoting alleged cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not supplementalfees end up with the completion bill markedly uplifted. In accordance with regulatory requirements fees contained in terms of business should be equitable raised The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Topsham clearly state all charges for a standard conveyancing matter.

I own a freehold house in Topsham but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Topsham and has limited impact for conveyancing in Topsham but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Topsham but how do I know who's good?

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Topsham conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Topsham

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Topsham and Solicitor partnerships in Topsham who provide Conveyancing services We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. They may both also handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Topsham. I have a mortgage offer with Co-operative. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Co-operative, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Topsham I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Topsham suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Is it possible to switch solicitor as I need to find one who is on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Topsham five minutes from me but the firm is not approved by Godiva Mortgages Ltd

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Topsham on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Topsham. In making use of search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Topsham.

We're FTB’s - had an offer accepted, but the agent advised that the seller will only issue a contract if we use the agent's chosen solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Topsham

We suspect that the seller is not behind this demand. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to instruct your preferred Topsham conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will give their negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing targets pre-set by head office.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Topsham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Topsham with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY
  • Ford Simey Llp, The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UG
  • Everys Cosec Limited, Hertford House, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1NP
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS

Planning law solicitors in Topsham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Topsham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Topsham
  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Graham Gover Ltd, 10 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
  • Veitch Penny Llp, 1 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UP
  • Tozers Llp, Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA

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

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Topsham searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation prepared the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Raising questions with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Assessing replies given by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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