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Exmouth Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 August was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Exmouth
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Exmouth is 40% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 4 Average time from start to moving day was 75 days for conveyancing in Exmouth
  • 5 Percentage of cases in Exmouth that are buy to let is 11%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Exmouth since August 2023*

Disposal

of house premises, Fulford Way, EX5 1PD completing on 27/09/2023 at a price of £740,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of house property, Shakespeare Way, EX8 5SW completing on 15/09/2023 at a price of £360,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of detached residence property, Brittany Road, EX8 5SG completing on 06/09/2023 at a price of £300,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Disposal

of detached residence property, Vansittart Drive, EX8 5PD completing on 12/09/2023 at a price of £325,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Exmouth

Do the conveyancing solicitors that are recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Exmouth?

There are a few auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Exmouth is one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers cover.

Can you point me to a directory of Kent Reliance panel conveyancers in Exmouth on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public on the web. If you are looking for a Exmouth conveyancing practitioner on the Kent Reliance please make the most of our facility.

How can we know in advance if a Exmouth conveyancing solicitor on the Leeds Building Society panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Exmouth getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.

I can not fathom if my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Exmouth building society branch on a couple of occasions and was advised it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Exmouth conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they would not lend in accordance with their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

The property lawyer has to follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Exmouth and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Exmouth conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Exmouth. We have lived in Exmouth for many years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

Is it best to choose a Exmouth conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am buying? We have a good friend who can carry out the conveyancing but his firm is located over three hundred kilometers away.

The benefit of a high street Exmouth conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to sign paperwork, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a bonus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and on the whole were impressed that should outweigh using an unknown Exmouth conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being based in the area.

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Exmouth. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Exmouth - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I inherited a 1st floor flat in Exmouth, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Exmouth with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2090

With 67 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

My mum and dad are having difficulties in finding their Exmouth property on the HMLR site. They have a vague memory 50 years ago when they acquired the property there were complications with Exmouth not being identified on some systems.

Almost all premises in Exmouth should show up. Have you tried a search with just the postcode. Normally it should reveal all the premises inside that postcode. Where recorded it will be there with a title number. If they bought back in the 70’s it's conceivable it may be not yet registered. The property may still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title papers which might be with your parent’s lender.

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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 small selection of solicitors in Exmouth with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Exmouth
  • 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

Whether you are going through a divorce or breakup or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Exmouth has some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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