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Newton Abbot Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Newton Abbot that are buy to let is 6%
  • 2 90% freehold and 10% leasehold conveyancing in Newton Abbot for this year to date
  • 3 125 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Newton Abbot
  • 4 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Newton Abbot
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £5,957

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newton Abbot since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newton Abbot

It has come to my attention via my mortgage broker that my Newton Abbot property lawyer is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain if this is indeed the case?

The first thing you need to do is to contact your Newton Abbot lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.

At what point will exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Newton Abbot and am I required to be at the solicitors branch?

Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we recommend provide a countrywide conveyancing service and give as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you by post or email. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the solicitor to officially exchange at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Newton Abbot)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Newton Abbot is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Newton Abbot are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Newton Abbot you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot 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 residence.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Newton Abbot. I have chance upon a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

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?

I am looking at a couple of flats in Newton Abbot both have approximately forty five years unexpired on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Newton Abbot. The lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is advisable to increase the term of the lease. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on such properties. Lease extension can be a protracted process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field.

I inherited a leasehold flat in Newton Abbot, conveyancing having been completed in 2004. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding flats in Newton Abbot with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2091

You have 66 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £12,400 and £14,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

A licensed conveyancer acted on my conveyancing in Newton Abbot half a dozen years past having retained my deeds but has since been shut down – What can I do to retreive them?

Title deeds, as such, are no longer appropriate for most homes in Newton Abbot are registered digitally at Land Registry. If you need to establish evidence of proprietorship or are disposing of or refinancing your property lawyer can obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.

If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned as quickly as possible.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newton Abbot practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
  • Kitsons Llp, Minerva House, Orchard Way, Edginswell Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FA
  • M L Pope Solicitor, Nutshell Business Hub, Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JN
  • Darby & Darby, Tudor Chambers, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR
  • Almy & Thomas Limited, 71 Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NL

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Newton Abbot regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Newton Abbot but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • S S & D Licensed Conveyancers, 7 Courtenay Park, TQ12 2HD
  • Philip Smallwood Property Lawyer , Wonwell Cottage, TQ12 1PY

Planning law solicitors in Newton Abbot regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Newton Abbot practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
  • Phoenix Solicitors And Advocates Ltd, 272 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QY
  • Wollen Michelmore Llp, Carlton House, 30 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BS
  • Boyce Hatton Llp, 58 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DE

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

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