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Reasons to use our South Molton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in South Molton regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 The companies shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in South Molton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in South Molton are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to South Molton and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Molton since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Molton

I am acquiring residence in South Molton. My lawyer has never been on on the bank conveyancing list. Am I still permitted to retain my South Molton conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the lender approved list?

Various options include

  • Proceed with your preferred South Molton lawyer but your bank will no doubt instruct a conveyancing practitioner from their approved list. The net result is additional cost and potential frustration.
  • Get a new property lawyer to act in the purchase, making sure they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
  • Appeal to your conveyancing practitioner to seek to join the bank panel

Can conveyancing in South Molton to be concluded inside two weeks?

In a situation where the seller is applying a tight deadline for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local contacts and knowledge. It is possible that they could have conducted otherhomes in the same street. Therefore consider using a South Molton conveyancing solicitor. In addition, check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that 18% of South Molton conveyancing transactions are frustrated or derailed after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the buying process being delayed by almost 21 days. It is believed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales every year. Most South Molton conveyancing firms can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in South Molton. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in South Molton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. South Molton is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in South Molton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in South Molton 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 South Molton 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 premises.

My father has recommend that I use his conveyancers in South Molton. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a South Molton conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm you're considering.

I am looking at a two flats in South Molton both have in the region of forty five years remaining on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in South Molton. The lease is a right to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As a lease shortens the marketability of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be unwilling to lend money on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you get professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

I inherited a garden flat in South Molton, conveyancing formalities finalised July 2000. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable properties in South Molton with a long lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2101

With 77 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £7,600 and £8,800 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in South Molton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Furse Sanders Solicitors, 13-14 Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AF
  • Crosse Wyatt Solicitors, 7 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South Molton

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Molton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Furse Sanders Solicitors, 13-14 Broad Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AF
  • Crosse Wyatt Solicitors, 7 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BX

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in South Molton 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
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Umberleigh
South Molton
Winkleigh
Chulmleigh

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

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