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Crediton Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while July was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Crediton
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Crediton that are buy to let is 5%
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £5,725
  • 5 Average time frame of 19 days for registration of title in Crediton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Crediton since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Crediton

Our Crediton lawyer has spotted a discrepancy when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation report and what is revealed within the legal papers for the property. My solicitor informs me that he is obliged to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s stance correct?

Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

My fiance and I are buying a 2 bedroom flat in Crediton with a loan from Barclays Direct.We like our Crediton conveyancing solicitor but Barclays Direct advised that her practice is not listed on their "panel". We have to appoint a Barclays Direct panel lawyer or retain our high street solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that Barclays Direct use our lawyer?

Unfortunately,no. The loan offered to you contains various provisions, one of which will be that conveyancers needs to be on the Barclays Direct approved list. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Barclays Direct

My wife and I buying a terrace house in Crediton. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these works were previously refused?

Your property lawyer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Crediton can on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict categories of alterations or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Some additions need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am being advised by my solicitor that flying freehold insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Crediton conveyancing?

The right level of flying freehold indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Yorkshire Building Society and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Principality, do Crediton lawyers face a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any lender fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Crediton is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Crediton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Crediton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Crediton may ascertain 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 premises.

In sourcing the web for the term on line conveyancing in Crediton it shows results of numerous property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the counsel of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Crediton or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Crediton vary, so it's sensible to secure at least three fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

I note that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Crediton conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for my house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Crediton.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Crediton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Charlesworth Nicholl & Co, 31 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AJ
  • Hotchkiss Warburton, 34 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
  • Janet Auckland Solicitor, Middle Combe, Coleford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5BY
  • Paul Taylor Solicitors, Whitestone Lodge, Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2JY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Crediton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Crediton practicing in commercial conveyancing in Crediton. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Charlesworth Nicholl & Co, 31 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AJ
  • Hotchkiss Warburton, 34 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3JP
  • Janet Auckland Solicitor, Middle Combe, Coleford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 5BY
  • Paul Taylor Solicitors, Whitestone Lodge, Whitestone, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2JY

Planning law solicitors in Crediton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Crediton specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Charlesworth Nicholl & Co, 31 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3AJ

Neighboring Locations

Crediton
Silverton
Tedburn St Mary
Exeter

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

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