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Ivybridge Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 96% freehold and 4% leasehold conveyancing in Ivybridge for this year to date
  • 2 Average time from start to moving day was day for conveyancing in Ivybridge
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Ivybridge that are buy to let is 10%
  • 4 Average time frame of day for registration of title in Ivybridge
  • 5 March was the busiest month and July was the next busiest month while April was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Ivybridge

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ivybridge since December 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ivybridge

Why would one instruct a Ivybridge conveyancing company when web based conveyancers are so much cheaper?

Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Ivybridge and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t become consumed with hunting for the cheapest Ivybridge conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist lawyer. Emails can't replace a telephone discussion and can never replicate a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to any developments and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you're not left wondering what's going on.

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my property in Ivybridge. Conveyancing solicitors have just been retained on the sale but I am unable to find my title documents. Will this jeopardise the sale?

Don’t worry too much. First there is a possibility that the deeds will be kept by your lender or they may still be with the conveyancers who handled the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Ivybridge involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it is more of a problem but is resolvable.

I am being advised by my lawyer that lack of building regulations insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Ivybridge?

The appropriate level of lack of building regulations indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between HSBC Bank and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

is it true that all Ivybridge solicitor practices on the Skipton conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Skipton conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the organisation would be overseen by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

After months of negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Ivybridge. My financial adviser suggested a lawyer. I paid an upfront payment of £150. A few days later, the lawyer contacted me to say that they were not on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Aldermore panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a house in Ivybridge? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that owners of property residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for repairs to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Ivybridge?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors conducting conveyancing in Ivybridge to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

What does commercial conveyancing in Ivybridge cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Ivybridge covers a broad array of services, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

My husband and I are hoping to buy a 2 bedroom first floor flatin Ivybridge with a mortgage from a lender. We like our lawyer in Ivybridge however our lender inform us now that he's not approved on their "panel". Apparently we need to choose one of the our lender panel firms or stay with our Ivybridge conveyancer and pay for one of their panel ones to represent our bank. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage company mortgage issued is subject to conditions, one of which will be that solicitors will on the mortgage company's conveyancing panel. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels, including almost all conveyancing solicitors in Ivybridge : a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ivybridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Kings - Solicitors, 24 Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AB
  • Clark & Weeks, 85-89 Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 2AA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ivybridge regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ivybridge practicing in commercial conveyancing in Ivybridge. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Kings - Solicitors, 24 Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AB

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Ivybridge 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
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship 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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