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Reasons to use our Exeter conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Exeter
  • 2 The Exeter conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Exeter
  • 3 Exeter property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Exeter has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Exeter conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Exeter conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Exeter since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Exeter

My mortgage broker says he needs my Exeter lawyer’ panel member for the HSBC conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have tried my local Exeter branch but they have not got back to me yet.

Have you tried calling your Exeter solicitor about this?. Most Exeter conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when purchasing a property in Exeter? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Exeter?

Unless a previous purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you can expect solicitors handling conveyancing in Exeter to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The conveyancers who conducted the conveyancing in Exeter 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

As long as the title is registered the details of your proprietorship will be retained by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to perform a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and secure up to date copies of the property title for less than a fiver. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be ordered for a small fee.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one close by in Exeter I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Exeter in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

How easy is it to use the search app to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Exeter on the panel for my mortgage?

First choose a bank such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or Bank of Ireland then type in your preferred area for example Exeter. Conveyancing firms in Exeter and nationally will then be shown.

I pay a maintenance contribution for my flat in Exeter. As a result of personal circumstances I slipped behind with remittance. I negotiated a clearance schedule but there remains two due in arrears.

I now wish to dispose of the property and I am nervous that this may jeopardize the sale if I have to settle the amount due first. Do I have to settle before - is this viable?

Your lawyer should be able to negotiate with the appropriate parties, and agree with them whether or not they would accept settlement out of the completion monies. Here is an example of why it might be good to use a lawyer in Exeter as they may well enjoy an established relationship with the parties.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Exeter regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dudman Shaw Ltd, The Gallery, Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY
  • Morgan Pope Ltd, 22 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB
  • Crosse & Crosse Solicitors Llp, 13-15 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PL

Planning law solicitors in Exeter regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Exeter specialising in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Graham Gover Ltd, 10 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
  • Tozers Llp, Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA
  • Veitch Penny Llp, 1 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UP
  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR

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

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Exeter. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have 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 specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a timeous, independent and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Exeter.

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

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