We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Wincanton recommended on your site but stumbled across some other quotes on the internet appear cheaper – how come?

There are many firms of firms promoting alleged cut-price conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalcharges result in the final bill markedly uplifted. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that fees outlined in terms of engagement should be honest and reasonable invoiced The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Wincanton genuinely set out all charges for a residential conveyancing transaction.

IfI was to purchase a freehold propertyin Wincanton for cash and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Wincanton?

The only reduction in fees you would make on is the Wincanton conveyancing searches. A lawyer still got to do everything else - money laundering, correspond with the sellers conveyancer, stamp duty submission, register the property etc. A slight saving might be made by not having to register a charge however it will not be meaningful.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Wincanton what’s the number one tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Wincanton

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Wincanton and elsewhere in Somerset is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For example, the vendor, selling agent and even potentially your lender. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Wincanton is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the legal process whose role it is to protect your best interests and to keep you safe.

There is a worrying creep of a "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process taking so long. We recommend that you must always trust your solicitor above the other players in the home moving process.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Wincanton. 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Wincanton

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I recently become aware that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Wincanton is is the brother of the owners that we are buying from. Is this allowed?

Provided no conflict arises this should be fine. Where you are requiring mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Bradford & Bingley as of 24/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :