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Examples of recent conveyancing in Sidmouth since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sidmouth

Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Sidmouth?

If you are buying a property in Sidmouth your lawyer will request that you to provide them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is needed to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I have recentlybecome aware that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Sidmouth for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sidmouth conveyancing specialists.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Sidmouth. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sidmouth

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Sidmouth ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sidmouth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Sidmouth to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

What does commercial conveyancing in Sidmouth cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Sidmouth covers a broad range of guidance, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer 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 mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

We are hoping to purchase a repression property in Sidmouth and the bank selling demand completion inside a week. Do property lawyers meet that timeframe? Am I best advised to instruct a local Sidmouth firm or an online company that advertises to complete quickly?

Attend your Sidmouth high street. Go in to two or three firms and ask to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Explain your situation and get assurances on speed. Appoint the firm that comes across as most genuine. You need to select a solicitor on the list of conveyancers who can act for your bank.

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Domestic conveyancing in Sidmouth usually consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the lawyer representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental enquires from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Sidmouth usually involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

    Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Creating and negotiating new leases Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Offices, retail or industrial units

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

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