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Barnstaple Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 88% freehold and 12% leasehold conveyancing in Barnstaple for this year to date
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £6,604
  • 3 August was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while June was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Barnstaple
  • 4 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Barnstaple conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission
  • 5 985 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Barnstaple

Examples of recent conveyancing in Barnstaple since August 2023*

Sale

of house property, Pulchrass Street, EX32 8JS completing on 01/09/2023 at a price of £170,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Conveyance

of flat Alexandra Road EX32 8AZ, acquired for £70,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced premises, New Buildings, EX32 7BL completing on 01/09/2023 at a price of £183,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Lynbro Road, EX31 1QG completing on 27/09/2023 at a price of £395,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barnstaple

Much to our surprise we have been informed by our mortgage adviser that my Barnstaple solicitor is not on the mortgage company Conveyancing panel. How can I check?

The first thing you need to do is to contact your Barnstaple conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Barnstaple conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

We are selling our house in Barnstaple and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Barnstaple. Having lived in Barnstaple for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)

Me and my brother have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Barnstaple. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Aldermore. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Barnstaple and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

What makes your site different to alternative web based conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Barnstaple?

At this site obtain a fixed fee quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances for your conveyancing in Barnstaple. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors who pay the most per referral, rather than the best value conveyancing in Barnstaple

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Barnstaple for my purchase. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two maisonettes in Barnstaple both have in the region of 50 years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are no two ways about it. A leasehold apartment in Barnstaple is a wasting asset as a result of the shortening lease. The closer the lease gets to its expiry date, the more it adversely affects the salability of the premises. For most purchasers and banks, leases with under 75 years become less and less marketable. On a more upbeat note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the property for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of a residence with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Barnstaple conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. A more straightforward and quicker method of extending would be to contact your landlord directly and sound him out on the prospect of extending the lease. You may find he or she is happy to negotiate informally and willing to consider your offer straight off, without having to involve anyone else. This will save you time and money and it could help you reach a lower price on the lease. You need to ensure that any new terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.

I inherited a 2 bed flat in Barnstaple, conveyancing formalities finalised March 2004. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Barnstaple with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2086

With 63 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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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

Planning law solicitors in Barnstaple regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Barnstaple specialising in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • 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

Barnstaple commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Industrial and warehouse premises Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction)

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

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