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Reasons to use our Lynton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal links with Lynton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Lynton property lawyers work in partnership with Lynton estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 This site is the only site offering you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Lynton will be carried out by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s member panel.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Lynton - if so sets of lawyers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Lynton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lynton since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lynton

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Lynton is more expensive?

Lynton leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Lynton?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Lynton will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Lynton. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Lynton.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Lynton it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Lynton commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Lynton.

Me and my brother own a 4 bedroom Georgian property in Lynton. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Halifax. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lynton and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

I'm buying my first flat in Lynton with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not reveal to my lawyer about the deal as it could put at risk my mortgage with HSBC Bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

What does commercial conveyancing in Lynton cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Lynton covers a wide range of advice, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Lynton. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Residential conveyancing in Lynton ordinarily entails the following:

  • Lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Lynton property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Examining replies supplied by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer 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 HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HMLR.

Lynton commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Formation of commercial management companies Commercial finance including remortgages Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Compulsory land purchase Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works

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

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