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Reasons to use our Lynton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Lynton conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Lynton
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Lynton - if so sets of conveyancers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Lynton property lawyers work in conjunction with Lynton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Lynton home moves can become significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Lynton property lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Lynton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Lynton.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lynton since December 2024*

Transfer

of terraced property, Grattons Drive, EX35 6LW completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £405,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lynton

As someone not used to conveyancing in Lynton what’s your top tip you can give me for the legal transfer of property in Lynton

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Lynton or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the transaction. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and even potentially a lender. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Lynton an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the transaction whose role it is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

There is a definite increase in the "blame" culture- someone has to be blamed for the process taking so long. We recommend that you should always trust your conveyancer ahead of all other parties in the conveyancing process.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Lynton?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Lynton and Solicitor partnerships in Lynton to choose from We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. The two can conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Kent Reliance, do Lynton property lawyers incur a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any bank fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

My fiancee and I are in the throws of looking at flats in Lynton and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I intend to finance via a mortgage with Bank of Ireland.

You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the estate agent. As you are obtaining a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Lynton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Lynton. Having lived in Lynton for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should check with 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Lynton completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Lynton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lynton

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Lynton is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Lynton are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Lynton you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Lynton may decide 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 residence.

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Lynton. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with 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.
  • 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 specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Lynton about your conveyancing in Lynton.

Typically, Lynton conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Lynton searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers forwarded by the owner’s lawyer
  • Submitting questions with the seller’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Lynton almost always comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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