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Main reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Frome

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Frome regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Frome and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 Frome property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Frome conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move
  • 3 Frome property lawyers work in conjunction with Frome estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are located in Frome - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 5 The Frome conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Frome

Examples of recent conveyancing in Frome since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Frome

Our conveyancer has uncovered a a problem with the lease for the property we are purchasing in Frome. The seller’s lawyers have suggested defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our conveyancing practitioner says that he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the mortgage company ?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the risk of a conflict of interest, you and the lender are the client. Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the lender can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your conveyancer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the primary reason for obstruction in Frome house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Frome.

I completed on my apartment on 4 October and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Frome expressed confidence that it will be registered in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Frome uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Frome registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any third parties. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration occurs once the purchaser has moved in to the property therefore 'speed' is not typically primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

How does conveyancing in Frome differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Frome approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because house builders in Frome typically acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Frome or who has acted in the same development.

My uncle has encouraged me to appoint his conveyancers in Frome. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Frome conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to get feedback from friends or family who have actually experience in using the conveyancer you're considering.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed flat in Frome. Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon, however I have recently received a half-yearly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

It best that you pay the invoice as usual given that all ground rent and service payments should be allotted on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Frome Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

    It would be a good idea to find out if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance it is fairly common in Frome leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Frome. If you love the flatin Frome but your dog is not allowed to live with you then you will be presented with a difficult decision. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Please note that where the lease has less than 80 years it will affect the value of the flat. Check with your bank that they are happy with remaining years on the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Fromelease extensions you will be required to have owned the property for a couple of years in order to be entitled to extend the lease.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Frome regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Frome with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Frome. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Ames Kent, 26 King Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BH
  • Tom Street & Co Solicitors Limited, 2b Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DG
  • Fdc Law Solicitors, 22 Bath Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1DL
  • Towler Brown, 5a The Bridge, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1AR
  • Brown & Vautier Limited, Ken House, Cork Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BL

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

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Frome. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself 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 individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Frome.

Frome commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Advice on commercial mortgages complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises Formation of commercial management companies Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Offices, shops or industrial units

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

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