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Reasons to use our Wiveliscombe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Wiveliscombe estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The firms identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 Wiveliscombe lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Wiveliscombe conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 4 Over the years Wiveliscombe property lawyer have developed excellent working relationships with Wiveliscombe local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Wiveliscombe.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Wiveliscombe is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wiveliscombe since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wiveliscombe

My financial adviser has requested my Wiveliscombe lawyer’ panel member for the HSBC conveyancing panel. How do I discover this. I have e-mailed my local Wiveliscombe branch but they have not got back to me yet.

Have you tried speaking to your Wiveliscombe conveyancer about this?. They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

My partner and I have recently purchased a house in Wiveliscombe. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Wiveliscombe?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Wiveliscombe. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document referred to as a SPIF. If the information proves to be misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Wiveliscombe.

We are planning to move house in September. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Wiveliscombe. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the keys from the selling agent but this should only happen after the vendors conveyancers inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. After that you will need to inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Wiveliscombe or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Wiveliscombe.

When it comes to lenders such as Bank of Ireland, do Wiveliscombe property lawyers face an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any lender fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

Skipton have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a property in Wiveliscombe has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

The estate agent will need to know who your solicitors are (be sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Call up Skipton or the broker and complete any outstanding forms. Skipton will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to book a time for the valuation to occur. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Skipton will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Wiveliscombe.

We are downsizing from our home in Wiveliscombe and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Wiveliscombe conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Wiveliscombe. We have lived in Wiveliscombe for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and found one close by in Wiveliscombe I like with a park and station in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Wiveliscombe suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Wiveliscombe. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Wiveliscombe are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Wiveliscombe in which case you should be looking for a Wiveliscombe conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

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Typically, Wiveliscombe conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to further enquires from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if applicable)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Wiveliscombe 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
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Wiveliscombe commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Subletting, licences and sharing occupation complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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

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