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Top reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Barnstaple

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Barnstaple conveyancer have established very good working relationships with Barnstaple local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in Barnstaple.
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other companies may claim it just might be important to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 4 The firms shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Barnstaple since December 2024*

Acquisition

of flat Alexandra Road EX32 8AZ, acquired for £93,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of flat Bear Street EX32 7DX, at buying amount of £96,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Sale

of terraced residence, Hawley Manor, EX32 8AP completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £310,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Disposal

of semi premises, Meteor Walk, EX32 7HY completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £222,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barnstaple

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

There are two types of lawyers who can do conveyancing in Barnstaple namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can administer the legal services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both required to perform Barnstaple conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that all requisite steps will be appropriately attended to.

Does a directory service exist listing Clydesdale panel solicitors in Barnstaple on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings viewable over the internet. If you are seeking to appoint a Barnstaple lawyer on the Clydesdale please make the most of our facility.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Virgin Money. Barnstaple conveyancing lawyers were appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Virgin Money?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Virgin Money done the survey? Have you advised Virgin Money as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Barnstaple 10 years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be documented by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, find your property and get current copies of the property title for a small fee. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually retain a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Barnstaple and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to business lessees, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Barnstaple

I am 14 days into a residential purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in Barnstaple. We are not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?

They would need to be really poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you will need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer should be on the banks panel to avoid added fees and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool can help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Barnstaple

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 68 years left on my flat in Barnstaple. I now want to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to track down the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent may be useful to try and locate and to produce a report to be used as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Barnstaple.

I own a ground floor flat in Barnstaple, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Similar flats in Barnstaple with a long lease are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2087

With only 62 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £17,100 and £19,800 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

I am due to review estimates for conveyancing in Barnstaple from three conveyancer and decide on one. Am I right to get them to hold tight until I I have an offer accepted on a flat.

You should wait to get your property lawyer to commence work and apply for searches after the sales memorandum has been issued by the estate agent especially as Barnstaple conveyancing searches are costly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple regulated by the SRA

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

  • Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors Llp, 1 The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS
  • Slee Blackwell Solicitors Llp, 10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
  • Samuels, 18 Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8BA
  • Toller Beattie Llp, Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QN
  • Taylors Solicitors, 4 The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Barnstaple with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Barnstaple. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors Llp, 1 The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS
  • Slee Blackwell Solicitors Llp, 10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
  • Samuels, 18 Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8BA
  • Toller Beattie Llp, Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QN
  • Taylors Solicitors, 4 The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JD

Planning law solicitors in Barnstaple regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Barnstaple specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Slee Blackwell Solicitors Llp, 10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
  • Samuels, 18 Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8BA
  • Toller Beattie Llp, Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QN

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

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