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Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your transaction at risk of delay or failure.

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5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Devon

Devon conveyancer are the key to a successful Devon conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Devon is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Devon have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Devon and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Devon governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Devon since November 2025*

Sale

of terraced premises, Broom Park, EX20 1FW completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £368,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of terraced property, Crediton Road, EX20 1NY completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £345,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Transfer

of house residence, Fern Meadow, EX20 1PB completing on 14/11/2025 at a price of £285,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

Sale

of terraced residence, Fern Meadow, EX20 1PB completing on 10/12/2025 at a price of £345,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Devon

What is the best way to search for the right lawyer to provide a high level service for our conveyancing in Devon?

First ask relatives who they would recommend.

Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Devon. Phone two or three listed and invite them to email you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the legal process in advance ofcommitting.

Third is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right lawyers taking into account your individual requirements including area of the property,speed, complications and who the proposed lender is. Resist the temptation to opt for ninety nine pound conveyancing in Devon

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (five years built) in Devon. Almost all the properties have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the local searches as part of conveyancing in Devon?

A big part of the Devon conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. There are numerous search providers delivering Devon conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their data from the local authority.

My colleague suggested that if I am buying in Devon I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

A search of this type is occasionally included in the estimate for your Devon conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out important information about Devon around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Devon Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Devon.

Taking into account that I am about to spend £400,000 on 3 bedroom house in Devon I would like to talk to a lawyer regarding thehome move prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the lawyer who will be conducting your property ownership legalities in Devon.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a file number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Devon should be the figure that you are charged.

My husband and I are 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to do our conveyancing in Devon. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

A lawyer would need to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been sent? If so you will need to advise them of the replacement lawyer and have the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer should be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and delays. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Devon

I only have 72 years remaining on my flat in Devon. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent may be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare a report to be used as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Devon.

Devon Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

What is the service charge and ground rent on the property?

What is the name of the managing agents?

Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?

Last updated 16/02/2026

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Devon regulated by the SRA

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

Robert Wilson Solicitors, West Hill House, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SR

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Devon regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Devon but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

Conveyancing South West, Fradornic, EX20 3SA

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

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Devon. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:

Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
Receive a high standard of legal services.
Be supplied with your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
Have a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
To receive the level 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 necessary.
Receive a swift, objective and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Devon about your conveyancing in Devon.

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