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Residential Conveyancing
Buying and Selling Property
Leasehold properties historically have far more complex and intricate titles than freehold houses. Therefore be careful who you instruct to act on your behalf when selling or buying a property!
We know the problems and pitfalls associated with leasehold properties and how to overcome them: problems with rights of way, service charge arrears, absent landlords to name but a few.
Put your trust in a firm of solicitors with an experienced and dedicated team of conveyancers who can act in connection with any property; whether new or used, rural or urban, freehold or leasehold.
If you would like us to call you back please enter your details and one of our Solicitors will be in contact as soon as possible.
Lease Extensions
Why not contact our conveyancing team who can advise on the problems and pitfalls in extending your lease. This is a developing area of work requiring specialist advice which we are committed to delivering in a fast and cost effective fashion.
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Remortgages
You may need to change to a more favourable rate or over a more flexible term to reduce your monthly payments. Alternatively you may need to release some capital in your home – to purchase a car or fund home improvements for example.
Whatever your reason for re-mortgaging speak to us first. We can liaise with the best financial advisors and mortgage brokers. We offer competitive fees and a professional and speedy service. We are panel solicitors for all the major mortgage lenders and are fully conversant with the council of mortgage lenders Handbook requirements.
Thinking of taking out an “equity release mortgage”? This is a growing area of mortgage work and needs specialist advice. We have links with dedicated financial advisors who undertake only this kind of work. If you have any queries please contact Neil Keatt on 01752 292849. e-mail neil@thompsonandjackson.co.uk.
If you would like us to call you back please enter your details and one of our Solicitors will be in contact as soon as possible.
Transfer of Equity
Before you do anything please contact our specialist matrimonial/family department as the consequences of transferring your property needs to be looked at in the context of your family and other financial circumstances.
Once you have considered this, our conveyancing team can lead you through the potential minefield of these “transfers of equity” liaising with the other partner or their solicitor, the mortgage lender and if necessary the courts and matrimonial lawyers.
Transfers of equity need to be dealt with speedily, professionally and sensitively and we at Thompson and Jackson have vast experience in doing just this.
Alternatively, you may be transferring a property for other reasons (for example to save tax) or adding a name to the deeds.
If you would like us to call you back please enter your details and one of our Solicitors will be in contact as soon as possible.
Preparation of Leases & Tenancy Agreements
If for example you are considering converting a property into flats you will need to create Long Leases containing various rights and obligations required between landlord and tenant, tailored to your specific requirements. The land registry are now very particular on what plans they will accept accompanying the Lease – we can help you every step of the way.
Do you want to retain the freehold? Do you want to set up a management company? How do I obtain mortgages for each flat? Will I be selling each flat or letting them?
If you wish to let these – or any other – flats that you own it is imperative you enter into a properly prepared Tenancy Agreement with the tenant. If an agreement is set up incorrectly, or if you have not been advised on such matters as tenancy deposit schemes and notice provisions, you could find yourself with an awkward tenant or worse one that is impossible to evict or who successfully makes a financial claim against you.
If you would like us to call you back please enter your details and one of our Solicitors will be in contact as soon as possible.
What we can do for you
We understand that buying or selling a home is one of life’s most stressful events.
So when it comes to choosing a Solicitor, don’t settle for a second rate service! We are delighted to announce that we were recently ranked as the Best Conveyancing Firm in Devon & Cornwall at The ESTAS Conveyancing Award Ceremony – please read further details here.
Conveyancing – perhaps more than any other area of Law – needs regular contact between client, Lawyer and Estate Agent to minimise delay and ease your move.
At Thompson and Jackson, one of Plymouth’s longest established firm’s of Solicitors, we pride ourselves on being approachable. You can contact us by telephone, fax or email. We provide:
- Free first discussion. Either in the office or on the telephone to answer any questions and get you off to the right start.
- Clear Honest Charges. We aim to provide a quality service for a highly competitive fee. We do not charge hidden extras. If unexpected additional work is required we will explain its nature and cost before proceeding. Beware of firms who give seductive estimates only to find that the bill you end up paying bears no resemblance to that original estimate!!
- Experience that counts. Our Plymouth Lawyers are highly trained, possess a wealth of knowledge and purely specialise in property law. Supported by equally dedicated secretaries they are committed to making your move as speedy and painless as possible. We are in a position to advise on which Estate Agents to use, on Surveyors and Damp and Timber Specialist, Gas and Electrical contractors etc.
- Excellent Communication. We understand the importance of clear communication throughout the Conveyancing process. It is for this reason that the Department is structured in such a way that the same person will generally handle your transaction from beginning to end. We will update you, in CLEAR ENGLISH, on a regular basis. We will return your telephone calls and will meet you for a face to face meeting when required. We use the latest “on line” electronic communication with the land Registry and search providers to speed up the Conveyancing process. We are members of the FASTMOVE group of Conveyancing firms designed to speed up the Conveyancing process.
- Free Deeds Holding Service. We can, at no cost, store your deeds, Wills and other important title and property documents in a secure location. This is one of many extra services we provide.
- Beware the ‘cut price Conveyancer’. You may be tempted to use “cut price conveyancers” to handle your move. Before you do so please read the testimonial from one of our clients printed overleaf. Very often these call centre based operations are based at the far end of the country. They employ teams of so called “paralegals” with limited experience with one person with legal qualifications in charge of such a “team”. Ask yourself some questions:
- Do they have local knowledge? If not am I going to be charged for unnecessary searches?
- Are they available for face to face meetings?
- Is the “case handler” dealing with you qualified in any way?
- Will they return your telephone calls?
- What hidden extras are there?
- Our Overall Aim – is to build a rapport with you during the course of your transaction; to make you feel that you are treated like a client not a file number; to ensure that you are fully aware of what is going on at every stage of the process and to make you feel that you have been given a quality, value for money service that you will recommend to others.
We are local, experienced and dedicated to make your move pain free. Making the wrong choice could cost you time, money and stress! Make the right choice and contact us now.
