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Cheap conveyancing in Exmouth does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Exmouth Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 186 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Exmouth
  • 2 77% freehold and 23% leasehold conveyancing in Exmouth for this year to date
  • 3 Average time frame of 65 days for registration of title in Exmouth
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £5,578

Examples of recent conveyancing in Exmouth since June 2021*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Exmouth

I require conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Exmouth. 95% of the appartments have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Exmouth?

A big part of the Exmouth legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are numerous companies delivering Exmouth conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search organisation and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authority.

We note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Exmouth?

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

I require quick conveyancing in Exmouth as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside 2 weeks. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Exmouth the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Exmouth and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to commercial tenants, granting the right to make a request to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Exmouth

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Exmouth for my house move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training requirements.

Is it true that a Exmouth conveyancing company got sued by a client for failing to conduct the right conveyancing searches?

Our attention has not be brought to such a Exmouth conveyancing claim but it has been reported that, a couple buying a property in Cumbria successfully won a case against their solicitor due to development plans to construct a wind farm not being identified in conveyancing searches.

If you are purchasing in Exmouth It is important that your solicitor purchase all Exmouth conveyancing searches necessary making sure that you have accurate and current information before buying a property.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Exmouth regulated by the SRA

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

  • F Arthur Jones & Co, 35 The Strand, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1AQ
  • Vine Orchards, Trinity Chambers, 49 Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2RS
  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
  • S J Stoker Solicitors, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY

Planning law solicitors in Exmouth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Exmouth specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Graham Gover Ltd, 10 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
  • Veitch Penny Llp, 1 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UP
  • Tozers Llp, Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Exmouth is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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