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Torquay Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 June was the busiest month and August was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Torquay
  • 2 189 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Torquay
  • 3 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Torquay conveyancing is Chancel
  • 4 Percentage of cases in Torquay that are buy to let is 15%
  • 5 70% freehold and 30% leasehold conveyancing in Torquay for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Torquay since February 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Torquay

Would the conveyancing practitioners listed on your site carry out auction conveyancing in Torquay?

We know of a few niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Torquay is just one of our locations where our lawyers cover.

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Torquay but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Torquay and has limited impact for conveyancing in Torquay 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 date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges post 1977.

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

What is the optimum way to discover of the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Torquay is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for HSBC Bank thus spending £192.00 in another set of conveyancing fees.

Feel free to take advantage of the search tool on this page. Please choose the lender and type ‘Torquay’ or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Torquay or by proximity to you.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and found one close by in Torquay I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Torquay suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Torquay it brings up numerous conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?

The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Torquay or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Torquay differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four estimates from different conveyancers. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

My mum and dad cant seem to find their Torquay property on the HMLR online search facility. They recall that sixty years ago when they purchased the property there were complications regarding Torquay not being identified on some systems.

Nearly all properties in Torquay should appear. Have you limited your search to simply the postcode. Usually it should identify all the premises inside the postcode. Where recorded it will be there with a title number. Where they bought fifty years ago it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The address could still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to track down the original title deeds which may be with your parent’s lender.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Torquay regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wollen Michelmore Llp, Carlton House, 30 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BS
  • Boyce Hatton Llp, 58 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DE
  • Almy & Thomas Limited, 71 Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NL
  • Bay Advocates Limited, 238 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QS
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors, Alderbourne, Greenway Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Torquay regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Torquay but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • S S & D Licensed Conveyancers, 7 Courtenay Park, TQ12 2HD

Planning law solicitors in Torquay regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Torquay practicing in planning law. This may include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Wollen Michelmore Llp, Carlton House, 30 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BS
  • Boyce Hatton Llp, 58 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DE
  • Phoenix Solicitors And Advocates Ltd, 272 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QY
  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP

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

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