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Reasons to use our Newton Abbot conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Newton Abbot
  • 2 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Newton Abbot has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Newton Abbot have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Newton Abbot and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Newton Abbot conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newton Abbot since November 2025*

Acquisition

of flat East Street TQ12 1GH, purchased for £120,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced premises, Linden Terrace, TQ12 1LL completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £173,947. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced residence, Forde Close, TQ12 4AF completing on 15/12/2025 at a price of £228,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced property, Templers Road, TQ12 2AX completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £207,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newton Abbot

When does exchange of contracts happen for sale conveyancing in Newton Abbot and do I need to attend the lawyers office?

Where you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot you are welcome to attend to sign documents. That being said, the firms we recommend offer a nationwide conveyancing service and provide just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. A signed contract is necessary for the firm to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in play, 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.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Newton Abbot?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Newton Abbot. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Newton Abbot.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Newton Abbot it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Newton Abbot commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Newton Abbot.

It has been four months following my purchase conveyancing in Newton Abbot took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Newton Abbot differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Newton Abbot contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because house builders in Newton Abbot tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Newton Abbot or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Newton Abbot is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

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 would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot may determine 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.

What are the frequently found problems that you come across in leases for Newton Abbot properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Newton Abbot is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party. A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the building

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Birmingham Midshires, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Aldermore all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.

Newton Abbot Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    Generally speaking the outlay for major works are not included within service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Newton Abbot ask leaseholders to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major works. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
  • Linnitts Solicitors Llp, Suite 1 Wessex House, Tuckers Maltings, Teign Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4AA
  • Kitsons Llp, Minerva House, Orchard Way, Edginswell Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FA
  • Ewa Davis Solicitor & Notary Public, 10 Court Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6SE
  • Somerville & Savage, Alderbourne, Greenway Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newton Abbot specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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 Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware 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

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

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