Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Buckfastleigh

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Logical reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Buckfastleigh

  • 1 Regardless alternative solicitors may claim it may be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing firms have extremely good personal links with Buckfastleigh estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Using a local Solicitor usually results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Buckfastleigh home moves can be made a lot more stressful because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Buckfastleigh will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s approved panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Buckfastleigh since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Buckfastleigh

Due to complete my purchase in Buckfastleigh next Monday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the bank. What risks does the lender expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for lenders would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Buckfastleigh.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Co-operative. Buckfastleigh conveyancing solicitors are appointed. How long does it take for Co-operative to send the offer to the conveyancer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Co-operative done the survey? Have you advised Co-operative as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

We were going to get a DIP from Aldermore this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Aldermore recommend any Buckfastleigh solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Buckfastleigh solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Aldermore through the process.

Intending to buy a apartment in Buckfastleigh. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Buckfastleigh lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

What will a local search inform me concerning the house we're buying in Buckfastleigh?

Buckfastleigh conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Searchflow The local search plays an important part in most Buckfastleigh conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

I own a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Buckfastleigh. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Virgin Money. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. Is it worth asking Virgin Money to clarify?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Buckfastleigh and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the position with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Buckfastleigh is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Buckfastleigh are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Buckfastleigh you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Buckfastleigh may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

My husband and I are 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Buckfastleigh. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the quality of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

They would need to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the replacement solicitor and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and delays. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool can assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Buckfastleigh

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Buckfastleigh

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Buckfastleigh with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Windeatts, 19 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NW
  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, 9 Town Quay, The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Buckfastleigh regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Buckfastleigh specialising in commercial conveyancing in Buckfastleigh. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Windeatts, 19 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NW
  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, 9 Town Quay, The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DW

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Buckfastleigh?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Buckfastleigh. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a swift, independent and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Buckfastleigh about your conveyancing in Buckfastleigh.

Neighboring Locations

Bovey Tracey
Buckfastleigh
Ivybridge
South Brent
Buckfastleigh and Dean
Totnes

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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