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Reasons to use our Whimple conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal links with Whimple estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Whimple
  • 3 Whimple property lawyers work in conjunction with Whimple estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 4 Whimple property lawyer are the key to a successful Whimple home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Whimple has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whimple since January 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced property, Northwood Acres, EX5 7EU completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £236,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced residence, Craigs Cottages, EX5 1BE completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £290,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whimple

Should conveyancers ask for money on account for my conveyancing in Whimple?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Whimple your solicitor will request that you to provide them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the sale price then this will be required immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed should be transferred shortly before completion.

We're in Whimple, FTBs buying with a mortgage (lender is Nottingham , and our solicitor is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

I am helping my step-mother sell her property in Whimple. Does the conveyancing solicitor commission the energy performance certificate or should I organise this?

After the demise of Home Packs, energy performance certificates became a mandatory element of selling a property. An EPC should be to hand before the property is advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors ordinarily organise. Where you are instructing a Whimple conveyancing practitioner they might be able to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable Whimple assessors

My stepmother advised me that in purchasing a property in Whimple there could be a number of restrictions preventing external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Whimple which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Whimple should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Whimple. I have a mortgage agreed with Clydesdale. 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 Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

I require expedited conveyancing in Whimple as I am under pressure to complete in less than one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Whimple the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one near me in Whimple I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Whimple in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will 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 a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this.

I dont have enough spare funds to pay a 10% deposit on my flat purchase in Whimple , but I am keen go ahead. What can I do?

One option is to try and agree a lesser deposit. Most property owners will agree to a lower deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Whimple regulated by the SRA

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

  • S J Stoker Solicitors, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS

Domestic conveyancing in Whimple usually comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional questions from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

Whether you are going through a divorce or breakup or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Whimple has some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing lender (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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