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Reasons to use our Teignmouth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Teignmouth solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Teignmouth conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move
  • 2 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are located in Teignmouth - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Teignmouth regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 The firms shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 5 Teignmouth property lawyer are the key to a successful Teignmouth home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Teignmouth since June 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Teignmouth

We note that you have a search directory listing law firms on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Teignmouth?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Teignmouth.

I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Teignmouth for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Teignmouth conveyancing specialists.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Teignmouth is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Teignmouth are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Teignmouth you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Teignmouth may decide 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 property.

My company is hoping to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Teignmouth for less than £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Teignmouth, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the deal. Please provide us with your details or phone us so that we may furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Teignmouth it brings up numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so seek the guidance of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Teignmouth or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Teignmouth vary, so it's advisable to request a minimum of four costs illustrations from different companies. Be sure to seek confirmation that the charges are assured not to to be inflated.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Teignmouth. Conveyancing and Chelsea Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Teignmouth who previously acted has long since retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Teignmouth conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Teignmouth, conveyancing having been completed in 2004. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Teignmouth with an extended lease are worth £207,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 per annum. The lease ends on 21st October 2081

With 57 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £28,500 and £33,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Teignmouth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Scott Richards, Newfoundland House, 4 Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8SL
  • Linnitts Solicitors Llp, Suite 1 Wessex House, Tuckers Maltings, Teign Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4AA
  • Darby & Darby, Tudor Chambers, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors T/a Allens Conveyancing, 16a Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NA
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors, Alderbourne, Greenway Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Teignmouth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Teignmouth specialising in commercial conveyancing in Teignmouth. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Scott Richards, Newfoundland House, 4 Regent Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8SL
  • Darby & Darby, Tudor Chambers, Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors T/a Allens Conveyancing, 16a Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NA
  • M L Pope Solicitor, Nutshell Business Hub, Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JN
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors, Alderbourne, Greenway Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NJ

Planning law solicitors in Teignmouth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Teignmouth specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Teignmouth
  • 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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