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Reasons to use our Bideford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Bideford conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Bideford
  • 2 Bideford property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Bideford has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Bideford property deals can be made a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Bideford solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Bideford conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bideford since June 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bideford

My husband and I are approaching an exchange on a house in Bideford and my parents have sent the exchange deposit to my lawyer. I am now told that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I informed the mortgage company concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for this now to hold matters up?

The solicitor is obliged to check with the bank to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only report this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

My mortgage company has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Bideford but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Bideford or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

Not all Bideford conveyancing practices are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make use of the above find an approved solicitor tool to find a Bideford conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.

four months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Bideford took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Bideford I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Bideford in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Hoping to buy a property located in Bideford and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Bideford. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Bideford area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Bideford. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Bideford. We are not happy. Could you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you will need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added costs and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Bideford

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bideford regulated by the SRA

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

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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bideford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bideford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

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

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Bideford?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Bideford. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Bideford about your conveyancing in Bideford.

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

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