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Cheap conveyancing in Salcombe does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Salcombe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the solicitors for the other party are located in Salcombe - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Excellent communication and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Salcombe conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Salcombe property lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Salcombe conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 4 Salcombe property lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Salcombe estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Salcombe since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Salcombe

Is there a reason to appoint a Salcombe conveyancing practice when internet based alternatives are more affordable?

To take your time to find contrast conveyancing costs in Salcombe and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t waste your energy sourcing the cheapest Salcombe conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a frustrating home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you as to any developments making sure that you are regularly updated. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will know who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you are in the know.

Our lawyer has identified a a legal deficiency with the lease for the property we are buying in Salcombe. The seller’s lawyers have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer has advised that he must ensure that the mortgage company is willing to move forward with this solution. Are we the client or is the bank?

Notwithstanding that you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. You and the bank are the client. The appropriate lender conditions must be adhered to.

Is there a search tool that I can use to investigate if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Salcombe is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Lloyds TSB Bank thus paying £192.00 in further legal invoice.

You should take advantage of the search tool on this site. Please choose the mortgage company and type ‘Salcombe’ or your location and you will see numerous conveyancers located in Salcombe or near you.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Salcombe is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Salcombe are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Salcombe you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Salcombe 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.

In scouring the world wide web for the term conveyancing in Salcombe it brings up numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so seek the counsel of colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Salcombe or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Salcombe differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three estimates from different conveyancers. Make sure that you know that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.

There are a lot of properties in Salcombe on private lanes. We are buying such a property. Are there any advantages to buying a property on a private road?

Salcombe conveyancing practices are well versed in conveyancing propertieson unadopted roads. The solicitor will investigate Land Registry data to identify any rights or responsibilities. It is possible that there is a residents association that owners make annual payments for the upkeep of the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than publicly adopted.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Salcombe

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Salcombe with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, 20, Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NZ
  • Beers Llp, 29 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Salcombe regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Salcombe specialising in commercial conveyancing in Salcombe. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, 20, Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NZ
  • Fortress-hassall Law Limited, Suites 1 and 3, Duke Street Chambers, Duke Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1HX
  • Beers Llp, 29 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1AA
  • Gillian Fazan & Co, Britton House, 10 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NY

Selling a home in Salcombe is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the solicitor acting for the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to additional queries from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (if relevant)

Neighboring Locations

Ivybridge
Kingsbridge
Salcombe

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

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