My family solicitor has given a fee estimate just over a thousand pound for fixed fee conveyancing in Teignmouth. I am looking to sell a purpose built detached home for £250,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Teignmouth?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you shop around you could trim some of the expense by perhaps a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you maylive to regret opting for an an unknown lawyer. Remember to enquire the solicitor can represent your lender. Do use our comparison tool to get a quote a Teignmouth conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Teignmouth.
My wife and I are only a couple days away from an exchange on a flat in Teignmouth and my mum and dad have transferred the ten percent deposit to my solicitor. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my property lawyer needs to make a notification to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the mortgage company about my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to delay the deal?
Your lawyer is legally required to check with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only report this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Teignmouth. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am buying my first flat in Teignmouth with a loan from HSBC Bank. The developers refused to budge the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The estate agent told me not disclose to my lawyer about the extras as it may adversely affect my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.
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.
My company is planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no costs for commercial conveyancing in Teignmouth for below 2k?
We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Teignmouth, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your details or call us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Teignmouth for my house move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
One may find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training requirements.