Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Barnstaple

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Reasons to use our Barnstaple conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Over the years Barnstaple conveyancer have developed very good connections with Barnstaple local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Barnstaple.
  • 3 The Barnstaple conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Barnstaple
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Barnstaple estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Our site is the first site that enables you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Barnstaple will be carried out by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Barnstaple since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barnstaple

Souldretaining a Barnstaple conveyancing firm make the ownership transfer smoother?

Existing third party connections are another important factor to consider when appointing conveyancing solicitors. Barnstaple law firms enjoy long term relationships with lenders and Barnstaple, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Possessing years of experience in the local area is an advantage.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my let out apartment in Barnstaple by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. Can I complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?

Generally one should not provide notice for your lease unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they seek the assistance the other lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will work towards

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Barnstaple?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Barnstaple. The report 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 Barnstaple.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Barnstaple it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Barnstaple commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Barnstaple.

I'm purchasing a new build house in Barnstaple with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative advised me not to tell my solicitor about this extras as it may jeopardize my mortgage with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

How do I use your search facility to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Barnstaple on the panel for my mortgage?

First select a bank such as Santander, Barnsley Building Society or Alliance & Leicester then choose your location e.g. Barnstaple. Conveyancing practices in Barnstaple and beyond should be listed.

My husband and I are one month into a residential purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Barnstaple. We are not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?

They would need to be really poor to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been generated? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental costs and complications. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Barnstaple

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Barnstaple with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors Llp, 1 The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS
  • Slee Blackwell Solicitors Llp, 10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
  • Samuels, 18 Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8BA
  • Toller Beattie Llp, Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Barnstaple regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Barnstaple specialising in commercial conveyancing in Barnstaple. This could include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors Llp, 1 The Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LS
  • Slee Blackwell Solicitors Llp, 10 Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA
  • Samuels, 18 Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8BA
  • Toller Beattie Llp, Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1QN
  • Taylors Solicitors, 4 The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JD

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Barnstaple?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Barnstaple. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Have a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Be supplied with a speedy, independent and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Barnstaple.

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