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Reasons to use our Silverton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers have offices in Silverton - if so sets of solicitors will be familiar
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Silverton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Silverton will be conducted by a conveyancer on your bank member panel.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Silverton
  • 5 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Silverton registered with the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Silverton since January 2025*

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of semi-detached residence, Poundsland, EX5 3HD completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £200,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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of semi-detached property, Spindlebury, EX15 1SY completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title

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of terraced property, Trott Close, EX15 1GX completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £475,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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of terraced property, Harris Place, EX1 3UZ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £255,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Silverton

My IFA requires my Silverton solicitor’s panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Silverton branch but they have not got back to me yet.

You are best placed to get this information from your Silverton conveyancer . Most Silverton conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

We note that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the RBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Silverton?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Silverton.

I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Silverton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out 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 Silverton conveyancing specialists.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Silverton. Conveyancing is daunting 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Silverton

    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. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Silverton is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Silverton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Silverton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Silverton may determine 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 premises.

What are the common problems that you come across in leases for Silverton properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Silverton. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall

You may encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. HSBC Bank, Virgin Money, and TSB all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

Silverton Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Where a Silverton lease has no more than eighty years it will impact the value of the flat. Check with your mortgage company that they are happy with remaining years on the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this will be. For most Silvertonlease extensions you will be be obliged to have been the owner of the premises for 24 months before you are eligible to exercise a lease extension. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? How is the lease structured?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Silverton regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Silverton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Hole & Pugsley, 6 St. Peter Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NX
  • S J Stoker Solicitors, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Silverton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Silverton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Hole & Pugsley, 6 St. Peter Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NX

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Silverton. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive 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.
  • Receive a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Silverton about your conveyancing in Silverton.

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

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