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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Torquay conveyancing

5 reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Torquay

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Torquay
  • 2 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Torquay home moves can be made a lot more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 This site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Torquay will be conducted by a solicitor on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Torquay is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Torquay has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Torquay since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Torquay

My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I expect that I will receive mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Torquay?

It’s wise to look for multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that prices do vary but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with most professions.

I am thinking of refinancing my apartment in Torquay, does my lawyer have to be on the Bank of Ireland Conveyancing panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel, but Bank of Ireland would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

We are buying a property in Torquay. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? At some point we have to deposit our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

We are buying a victorian detached house in Torquay. The intention is to convert the garage to an office at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to see if these works are permitted?

Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Torquay can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain works or necessitated the permission of another owner. Some additions need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in May 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Yorkshire BS are being a right pain. The Torquay solicitor who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Yorkshire BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Yorkshire BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Yorkshire BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Yorkshire BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

How does conveyancing in Torquay differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Torquay approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Torquay typically buy the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Torquay or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one near me in Torquay I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Torquay suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

My uncle has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Torquay. Do I follow his recommendation?

No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Torquay regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wollen Michelmore Llp, Carlton House, 30 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BS
  • Boyce Hatton Llp, 58 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DE
  • Almy & Thomas Limited, 71 Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NL
  • Bay Advocates Limited, 238 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QS
  • Somerville & Savage Solicitors, Alderbourne, Greenway Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NJ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Torquay regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Torquay but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • S S & D Licensed Conveyancers, 7 Courtenay Park, TQ12 2HD

Planning law solicitors in Torquay regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Torquay practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Wollen Michelmore Llp, Carlton House, 30 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BS
  • Boyce Hatton Llp, 58 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DE
  • Phoenix Solicitors And Advocates Ltd, 272 Union Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QY
  • Wbw Solicitors Llp, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QP

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

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