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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Devon

  • 1 The firms shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 2 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Devon regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Devon and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Devon selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Devon regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Devon conveyancing can become a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Devon since December 2025*

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Fern Meadow, EX20 1PB completing on 10/12/2025 at a price of £345,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Disposal

of semi residence, Maceys Terrace, EX20 1BJ completing on 11/12/2025 at a price of £163,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

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Transfer

of house premises, Luxmoore Way, EX20 1UL completing on 19/12/2025 at a price of £199,950. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Ranelagh Road, EX20 1JG completing on 04/12/2025 at a price of £515,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Devon

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (6 years old) in Devon. Almost all the properties are already occupied. Do I need carry out the local searches for my conveyancing in Devon?

A big part of the Devon conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. There are hundreds companies who offer Devon conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authoritative source.

I have just over seventy years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Devon. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 3/3/2026 the requirements read as follows :

85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Devon ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Devon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I'm converting the mortgage on my existing house to a BTL mortgage with Nottingham Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on a second house. The area we are looking at is Devon. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are on the appropriate lender panels. On the basis that they are your solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Devon for my house move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training reasons.

I wish to rent out my leasehold apartment in Devon. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Even though your previous Devon conveyancing lawyer is not available you can check your lease to see if you are permitted to let out the apartment. The rule is that if the lease is silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you are obliged to obtain consent via your landlord or some other party before subletting. The net result is that you cannot sublet in the absence of prior consent. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably withheld. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Devon - A selection of Questions you should ask before buying

    Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be incorporated into the service charges, although a few managing agents in Devon obliged leaseholders to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance. How long is the Lease?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Devon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Robert Wilson Solicitors, West Hill House, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SR

Typically, Devon conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Solicitor instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Devon property searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers supplied by the vendor’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Going through replies given by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

Residential conveyancing in Devon normally consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional queries from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Neighboring Locations

Merton
 Chulmleigh
Winkleigh
Devon
Okehampton

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

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