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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.
Purchase of New Build Properties
Specialist support for buying from developers, including tight exchange deadlines.
Transfer of Ownership
Including post-separation transfers, estate planning, and adding/removing names.
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+.
Sale & Purchase of Housing Association
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.

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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

Porter Dodson Yeovil - Bryony and Rosie have been absolutely brilliant in helping my partner and me purchase our first home. They were always quick to respond, kept us informed throughout the process, and took the time to answer any questions we had. Buying a first home can be quite daunting, but their professionalism, knowledge, and support made the whole experience much smoother and less stressful. We are incredibly grateful for all their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.

Kate

I had a fantastic experience working with Jenny & Emma in Wellington during the purchase of my first property. From start to finish, they were incredibly supportive, professional, and always on hand to guide me through the process. As a first-time buyer, I expected things to feel quite overwhelming at times, but their clear communication and reassurance made the whole process feel seamless. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again in the future. I’d absolutely recommend them to anyone going through a property purchase.

Nikkie