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Reasons to use our Axminster conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Axminster - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Axminster selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The companies listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Axminster property deals can become a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Axminster is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Axminster since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Axminster

The lawyer who helped my former purchase has sent a quote for £1700 for freehold conveyancing in Axminster. I am looking to sell a Victorian detached home for £300,000. This seems over the top. Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Axminster?

The quote is slightly on the high side. If you shop around you may be able to trim some of the expense by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you mightlive to regret choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to ensure that the firm can act for your mortgage company. Do make use of our search tool to choose a Axminster conveyancing firm on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Axminster.

We are looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Axminster who is on the Nationwide solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nationwide . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Axminster.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and found one close by in Axminster I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Axminster in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

I'm refinancing my existing property to a buy to let mortgage with The Royal Bank of Scotland and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The area we are talking about is Axminster. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two lenders and link together the two deals?

Do use our search tool on this page to ensure that the solicitors are approved by both lenders. Assuming that they are your lawyer should be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you solicitor and specify your desired outcome and needs.

I am four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Axminster. I am am extremely disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A conveyancer would have to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage been sent? If so you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating charges and delays. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Axminster

Builders have recommended to me a conveyancing practitioner and I've sought an estimate from them. It's nearly £250 less expensive than my local Axminster conveyancing practitioner. What's the catch?

Developers often have lists of property lawyers who expedite matters and who know the developer’s documentation and solicitor. As many developers offer an incentive to choose a preferred solicitor for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a developer won't recommend a conveyancing factory and run the risk of having the transaction stall when they require an exchange in 28 days. A counter-argument for not agreeing to use the suggested solicitor is that they may be hesitant to fight for your interests for fear of alienating the sellers. Where you have concerns that this may be the case you should keep with your local Axminster property lawyer.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Axminster

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Axminster specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Milford & Dormor, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AJ
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Axminster regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Axminster specialising in commercial conveyancing in Axminster. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Scott Rowe Limited, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DS
  • Beviss & Beckingsale, Law Chambers, Silver Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AH

Home buying conveyancing in Axminster normally comprises the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Axminster conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation forwarded by the owner’s lawyer
  • Raising questions with the seller’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Going through replies given by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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