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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Buckfastleigh

  • 1 Buckfastleigh solicitors work in partnership with Buckfastleigh estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 Buckfastleigh solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Buckfastleigh home moves can become significantly more protracted as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with Buckfastleigh selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Buckfastleigh since November 2025*

Disposal

of terraced residence, Plymouth Road, TQ11 0DA completing on 10/12/2025 at a price of £105,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Disposal

of semi property, Crest Hill, TQ11 0AN completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £201,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of flat Kingsbridge Lane TQ13 7DX, at sale consideration of £90,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced residence, Roborough Lane, TQ13 7BA completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Buckfastleigh

Why would one instruct a Buckfastleigh conveyancing practice when online alternatives are less expensive?

To take your time to find shop around for conveyancing costs in Buckfastleigh and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t waste your energy getting the lowest priced Buckfastleigh conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist solicitor. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on progress making sure that you are never in the dark. Should you need to call the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

My wife and I have just acquired a house in Buckfastleigh. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Buckfastleigh?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Buckfastleigh. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor answers a form known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers proves to be incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Buckfastleigh.

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Buckfastleigh what would it be?

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest Buckfastleigh conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Buckfastleigh. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Having legally committed yourself to purchase you must appoint a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the conveyancing. An auction property should have a bespoke auction set of papers. This should include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation relating to leasehold premises. You must give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete on the date specified in the contract.

My husband and I have arranged the release of further monies on our home loan from Aldermore as we wish to conduct alterations to our property in Buckfastleigh. Do we need to choose a nearby Buckfastleigh solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Aldermore do not ordinarily appoint firms on their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Aldermore panel.

What can a local search inform me concerning the property we're buying in Buckfastleigh?

Buckfastleigh conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search plays an important part in most Buckfastleigh conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (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 have justdiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Buckfastleigh for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Buckfastleigh conveyancing specialists.

What does commercial conveyancing in Buckfastleigh cover?

Buckfastleigh conveyancing for business premises covers a broad array of guidance, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Buckfastleigh regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Buckfastleigh but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Buckfastleigh

The firms listed below are 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 should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • 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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Buckfastleigh practicing in commercial conveyancing in Buckfastleigh. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Windeatts, 19 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NW
  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, 9 Town Quay, The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DW

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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