The lawyer who assisted with my former purchase has sent a quote for £1400 for leasehold conveyancing in Yeovil. I am selling a purpose built property for £275,000. Are these estimated fees excessive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Yeovil?

The quote is slightly on the high side. If you are prepared to expend time comparing charges you might shave off some of the expense by as much as £125. That being said, you mightcome to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Remember to be sure that the firm can act for your bank. Do make use of our comparison tool to find a Yeovil conveyancing company on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Yeovil.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out apartment in Yeovil by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not serve notice for your tenancy until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they seek the assistance the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim towards

As someone not used to the Yeovil conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me concerning the legal transfer of property in Yeovil

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Yeovil or throughout Somerset is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. For example, the seller, property agent and even potentially a mortgage company. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Yeovil an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the process whose interest is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

We are witnessing a definite emergence in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process being so protracted. You should always trust your solicitor ahead of all other parties when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

I am purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Yeovil who is on the Britannia conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Britannia in certain locations such as Yeovil. We dont recommend any particular firm.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Yeovil. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Yeovil

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.