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Reasons to use our Newton Abbot conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Newton Abbot conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Newton Abbot selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in Newton Abbot - if so sets of conveyancers will be less confrontational
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Newton Abbot are familiar with the local issues specific to Newton Abbot and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Newton Abbot

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newton Abbot since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newton Abbot

My financial adviser has requested my Newton Abbot solicitor’s panel reference for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have contacted my local Newton Abbot branch but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Newton Abbot conveyancer . Most Newton Abbot law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each mortgage company.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out apartment in Newton Abbot by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?

Generally one should not provide notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not previously done so, speak to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the other solicitors, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial site in Newton Abbot?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Newton Abbot. The search result sets out 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 Newton Abbot.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Newton Abbot it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Newton Abbot commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Newton Abbot.

It has been five months following my purchase conveyancing in Newton Abbot took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Newton Abbot differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Newton Abbot come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because developers in Newton Abbot typically 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 Newton Abbot or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Newton Abbot is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Newton Abbot are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Newton Abbot you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newton Abbot with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
  • Kitsons Llp, Minerva House, Orchard Way, Edginswell Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FA
  • M L Pope Solicitor, Nutshell Business Hub, Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JN
  • Darby & Darby, Tudor Chambers, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR
  • Almy & Thomas Limited, 71 Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newton Abbot practicing in commercial conveyancing in Newton Abbot. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
  • Kitsons Llp, Minerva House, Orchard Way, Edginswell Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7FA
  • M L Pope Solicitor, Nutshell Business Hub, Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JN
  • Ewa Davis Solicitor & Notary Public, 10 Court Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6SE
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors, Alderbourne, Greenway Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NJ

Planning law solicitors in Newton Abbot regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newton Abbot with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP
  • Phoenix Solicitors And Advocates Ltd, 272 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QY
  • Wollen Michelmore Llp, Carlton House, 30 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BS
  • Boyce Hatton Llp, 58 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DE

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

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