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Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Bideford conveyancing can become significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
Bideford solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bideford since December 2024*

Sale

of terraced residence, Lime Grove, EX39 3JN completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £190,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Purchase

of flat Northam Road EX39 3LA, at a price of £120,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced property, Churchill Road, EX39 4HH completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £245,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house premises, Pynes Lane, EX39 3ED completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £190,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bideford

I purchased a freehold house in Bideford but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Bideford and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bideford but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to appoint their panel lawyer as I would prefer to instruct a specialised conveyancing solicitor in Bideford?

You should check but the the probability is that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers if you want the "fee-free" deal. Speak to the mortgage company and explore if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Bideford.

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Bideford. I now require my file however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Bideford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Bideford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Bideford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bideford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bideford may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Bideford for my home move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

Our conveyancer in Bideford has identified a a legal deficiency with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Bideford. The seller’s lawyers have offered defective title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer has advised that as he is on the bank conveyancing panel he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. A precondition to being on the bank approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the bank can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

Last updated 01/04/2025

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bideford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Bideford specialising in commercial conveyancing in Bideford. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant

Seldons Llp, 18 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HF

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Bideford usually includes the following:

Taking instructions from parties involved
Investigating the title to the property
Acting on behalf of the bank (if relevant)
Agreeing the terms of the transaction
Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
Agreeing and preparing for completion
Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions

Subletting, licences and sharing occupation

Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts

Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases

Factories, warehouses, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, clubs and pubs, nurseries and care homes

Commercial finance including remortgages

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