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Reasons to use our Yeovil conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Yeovil conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Yeovil
  • 2 No matter what any other companies say it could be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the equation.
  • 3 Yeovil property lawyers work in partnership with Yeovil estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Yeovil has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Yeovil are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Yeovil and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Yeovil since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Yeovil

I am searching for value for money conveyancer. Should I go for for a web based conveyancer rather than a local Yeovil conveyancing lawyer?

Generally conveyancing solicitors in your neck of the woods will benefit from good relationships with your local authority, which can help with your Yeovil conveyancing searches that your lawyer will require on your transaction. It also helps if they have strong relationships with the Land Registry in your area Yeovil, other conveyancers in the location and Yeovil property agents.

We are about to exchange contracts for a freehold house in Yeovil. We have hit a stumbling block. The mortgage offer with Bank of Scotland expires on 12/8/2025 but the owners are suggesting a completion date of 14/8/2025. Can one prolong the mortgage expiry date?

The best person to deal with your issue is your solicitors who is in a position to determine whether they should be discussing with the mortgage company, vendor’s solicitors, estate agents or indeed all three based on the circumstances your transaction as of today.

Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a house in Yeovil?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you can assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Yeovil to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I'm remortgaging my current property to a buy to let loan with Bank of Ireland and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on a second house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Yeovil. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your conveyancer will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your expectations and needs.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Yeovil it shows results of many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for my move?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the counsel of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Yeovil or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Yeovil differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of three estimates from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I only have Sixty One years left on my lease in Yeovil. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent should be useful to carry out a search and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Yeovil.

I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in Yeovil, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Yeovil with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2085

With just 60 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £20,000 and £23,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Yeovil regulated by the SRA

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

  • Porter Dodson Llp, Central House, Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HH
  • Gareth Webb & Co Llp, 5-6 Church Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HX
  • Battens Solicitors Limited, Mansion House, 54-58 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EP
  • Bannister & Co, Tudor Chambers, Manor Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UQ
  • Maclachlan Solicitors Limited, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Yeovil regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Yeovil practicing in commercial conveyancing in Yeovil. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Porter Dodson Llp, Central House, Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HH
  • Gareth Webb & Co Llp, 5-6 Church Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1HX
  • Battens Solicitors Limited, Mansion House, 54-58 Princes Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1EP
  • Bannister & Co, Tudor Chambers, Manor Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UQ
  • Maclachlan Solicitors Limited, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BS

Whether you are going through a divorce or breakup or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Yeovil has some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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