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Reasons to use our Topsham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Topsham conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Topsham
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Topsham
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Topsham 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 would hope for.
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Topsham conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Topsham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Topsham since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Topsham

How do I identify freehold conveyancing in Topsham?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust whom they would seek assistance from.

Second, use a comparison service on the internet for conveyancing in Topsham. Phone a couple or more firms listed and ask them to forward you their conveyancing costs illustrations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique expectations including location,timings, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is. Do not be teased by £99 conveyancing in Topsham

Do lawyers request money on account for my conveyancing in Topsham?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Topsham your lawyer will request that you put them with monies to cover the search fees. Generally this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is payable against the purchase price then this should be asked for shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a couple of days ahead of the completion date.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that may impact a commercial estate in Topsham?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Topsham will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Topsham. The report sets out 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 Topsham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Topsham it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Topsham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Topsham.

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

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Topsham

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Topsham is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Topsham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Topsham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Topsham may ascertain 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 does commercial conveyancing in Topsham cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Topsham covers a broad array of advice, given by regulated 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 leases 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 tenancies.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Topsham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
  • S J Stoker Solicitors, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY
  • Dudman Shaw Ltd, The Gallery, Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN
  • Ford Simey Llp, The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Topsham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Topsham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY
  • Ford Simey Llp, The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UG
  • Everys Cosec Limited, Hertford House, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1NP
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS

Buying a home in Topsham is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Topsham searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers prepared the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Analysing replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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