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Top reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Exeter

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Exeter are familiar with the local concerns specific to Exeter and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 The Exeter conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Exeter
  • 3 Exeter property lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Exeter conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Exeter has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Exeter property deals 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 Exeter since June 2026*

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Disposal

of apartment Cowick Street EX4 1AB, at buying amount of £132,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of flat Alphington Road EX2 8HZ, at buying amount of £175,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries

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Disposal

of terraced property, St Annes Road, EX1 2QD completing on 22/06/2026 at a price of £314,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of house residence, Cranbrook Road, EX2 5HG completing on 26/06/2026 at a price of £491,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Exeter

I was notified recently by my broker that my Exeter property lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be certain that this is indeed the case?

You need to call your Exeter lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.

Can you help? My Exeter conveyancer is advising me that he has toapply for Exeter conveyancing searches stemming from the fact thatthe firm are on the Virgin Moneyconveyancing panel. Is my conveyancer right?

You have limited options available to you. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the UK Finance Conveyancing Handbook. Your property lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook provisions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Exeter conveyancing searches.

I own a freehold premises in Exeter but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Exeter and has limited impact for conveyancing in Exeter but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

My mortgage company has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Exeter but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Exeter or nearer to where I live. Can you assist?

Not all Exeter conveyancing firms are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to find a Exeter conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Exeter. I've chance upon a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Why is New Build conveyancing in Exeter more costly?

Conveyancing in Exeter for newly converted or new build premises can sometimes involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as supplemental questions and contractual considerations.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Exeter regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dudman Shaw Ltd, The Gallery, Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY
  • Morgan Pope Ltd, 22 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB
  • Crosse & Crosse Solicitors Llp, 13-15 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PL

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Exeter

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Exeter with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Prydis Legal Limited, Southgate House, 59 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4HY
  • Morgan Pope Ltd, 22 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1HB
  • Crosse & Crosse Solicitors Llp, 13-15 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PL
  • Ford Simey Llp, The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UG

Planning law solicitors in Exeter regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Exeter specialising in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Stephens Scown Llp, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1RS
  • Graham Gover Ltd, 10 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JG
  • Tozers Llp, Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UA
  • Veitch Penny Llp, 1 Manor Court, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1UP
  • Michelmores Llp, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5WR

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

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