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Reasons to use our Tavistock conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Tavistock
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Tavistock is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 The Tavistock conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Tavistock
  • 4 Chances are that the other side’s solicitors are located in Tavistock - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 5 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Tavistock who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tavistock since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tavistock

I'm in the process of switching my existing standard mortgage to a Buy to Let Coventry Building Society mortgage. I was told by my mortgage that I require a lawyer for this. I had a chat my former Tavistock conveyancing practitioner who acted on my behalf when I first bought the premises. The fee calculation they've given of £575 plus disbursements has taken me by surprise as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a straightforward remortgage.

The estimate does seem a tad on the high side. If you shop around you could reduce the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, if you were satisfied with the assistance the firm gave you couldcome to rue opting for an an unknown lawyer. If is important to enquire that the solicitor can also act for Coventry Building Society. Do use our search tool to select a Tavistock conveyancing firm on the Coventry Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Tavistock.

Can you point me to a directory of Skipton panel solicitors in Tavistock on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings viewable on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Tavistock solicitor on the Skipton please make the most of our facility.

My partner and I have arranged the release of further monies on our mortgage from Coventry BS as we intend to conduct improvements to our house in Tavistock. Do we need to appoint a nearby Tavistock solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Coventry BS don't usually instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.

Planning on purchasing a flat in Tavistock. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Tavistock solicitor is on the Principality conveyancing panel.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Tavistock. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Tavistock

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Tavistock prior to retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a loan on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Tavistock. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Tavistock especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Tavistock.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Monmouth but live in Tavistock. My conveyancer (based 250 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Tavistock who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Tavistock

There are plenty of properties in Tavistock on private roads. I am purchasing one such house. Are there any advantages to buying a property on a privately owned road?

Tavistock conveyancing firms are well versed in transacting houseson private. Your solicitor will review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a management company (wholly owned by residents) that residents pay into to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than council maintained.

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Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Tavistock regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Tavistock but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • H & C Law & Property Group, 4 Fore Street, PL18 9BN

Home selling conveyancing in Tavistock ordinarily includes the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor retained by the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering supplemental questions from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the owner, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (if relevant)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Tavistock normally entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the home loan (if applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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