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Reasons to use our Devizes conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers may claim it may be important to attend your lawyer to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the equation.
  • 2 Devizes property lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Devizes will be carried out by a conveyancer on your lender’s member panel.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Devizes is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Personal touch and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Devizes conveyancing can become significantly more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Devizes since December 2025*

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Pans Lane, SN10 5AF completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £399,950. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Elliott Court, SN10 5EG completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of semi residence, Yardlands, SN10 4EH completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £525,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced premises, Horsebrook, SN11 8DL completing on 19/12/2025 at a price of £200,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Devizes

Finally the sale completed on my house in Devizes last July but our buyer keeps Skype messaging every few hours to say their solicitor is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?

Post completion of your disposal your solicitor should forward the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor should also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion requirements unique to conveyancing in Devizes.

My property lawyer in Devizes is not listed on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Solicitor Panel. Can I still retain my prefered solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Devizes solicitors but Norwich and Peterborough Building Society will need to retain a conveyancer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the total conveyancing fees and result in frustration.
  2. Choose a new lawyer to act in the purchase, not forgetting to check they are Persuade your lawyer to use their best endeavours to join the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Devizes. Now, I need the files however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Devizes of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Devizes differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Devizes contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Devizes tend to buy the site, 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 conveyancers 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 Devizes or who has acted in the same development.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Devizes and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to commercial tenants, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Devizes

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Devizes. I happened to land on a web site which looks to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Devizes regulated by the SRA

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

  • Awdry Bailey & Douglas, 33 St. Johns Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1BW
  • Wansbroughs, Northgate House, Northgate Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1JX

Typically, Devizes conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental queries from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and repaying the home loan (if appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Devizes 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 the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Chippenham
Lacock
 Calne
Lyneham
Melksham
Devizes
Shrewton

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

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