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Residential Property Law

Whether you’re buying or selling a home or both, our expertise extends beyond the legal to making your move as smooth as possible.

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Introduction

Helping You Move Forward with Confidence

Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest decisions—and it can also be one of the most stressful. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned mover, our experienced Residential Property Team is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

We provide clear, practical advice to help you navigate the legal process with confidence, while doing everything we can to meet your timescales and reduce the stress of moving.

Our Residential Property Services

We offer a full range of legal services for homeowners, landlords, tenants, and investors, including:

  • Buying and Selling Houses
    Clear, efficient conveyancing for all types of property transactions.
  • New Build Purchases
    Specialist support for buying from developers, including tight exchange deadlines.
  • Remortgaging
    Legal support for switching lenders, releasing equity, or restructuring your mortgage.
  • Equity Release
    Advice on lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans for clients aged 55+.
  • Transfers of Ownership
    Including post-separation transfers, estate planning, and adding/removing names.
  • Housing Association Sales & Purchases
    Expert guidance on shared ownership and social housing schemes.
  • Lease Extensions & Variations
    Advice for leaseholders and landlords on statutory and non-statutory extensions.
  • Property Auctions
    Legal support for both traditional and modern method auctions.
  • Land Registration
    Including first registration, missing deeds, and possessory title applications.
  • Property Disputes
    Resolving boundary issues, neighbour disputes, adverse possession, and more.

 

 

Helpful Resources

  • Get an instant conveyancing quote → (LINK TO PERFECT PORTAL) 
  • Download our Buying & Selling Guide → Click here
  • View our Pricing Guidelines → Click here
  • Visit the Legal Choices website → Click here

 

Local Knowledge, National Reach

With offices across Somerset, Dorset, and Devon—including Bridport, Exeter, Poundbury, Sherborne, Taunton, Wellington, and Yeovil—we’re well placed to support you wherever you are. We also work with clients across England by phone, email, or post.TheLawSociety_ConveyancingQuality_logo_140x140

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