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Torrington Conveyancing Statistics*

Average time frame of 19 days for registration of title in Torrington
Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while July was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Torrington
Average time from start to moving day was 91 days for conveyancing in Torrington
100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Torrington for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Torrington since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced property, Fillablack Road, EX39 4AD completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £199,950. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

Sale

of apartment Northam Road EX39 3LA, at the agreed sum of £120,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced premises, Slade, EX39 3LZ completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £176,600. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Disposal

of terraced residence, Kenwith View, EX39 3RH completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £293,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Torrington

In the event thatI were to buy a simple residential homein Torrington mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Torrington?

Any savings you would achieve will be limited to the disbursement for searches. The lawyer still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, liaising with your sellers conveyancer, SDLT submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a mortgage however it will not be a lot.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Torrington for our house purchase. Our broker has since advised us that our bank Platform Home Loans Ltd won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

A lender can insist on a panel solicitor act for it. You would be expected to bear the charges for this. Do use our directory service to select a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Torrington on the Platform Home Loans Ltd conveyancing panel.

What does a local search reveal regarding the property we're buying in Torrington?

Torrington conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Searches UK The local search is essential in every Torrington conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

I purchased a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Torrington. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Torrington and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.

In surfing the web for the phrase conveyancing in Torrington it reveals many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for my move?

The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Torrington or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Torrington vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least four costs illustrations from different companies. Be sure to seek confirmation that the charges are assured not to rise.

My wife and I recently discovered that one of the directors of the law firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Torrington is related to the vendor. Is this acceptable?

On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. Where you are obtaining mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements on this. For example for RBS - Virgin One as of 19/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

No, your firm may not act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower. However, your firm may act if a separate fee earner or separate partner within the firm acts for us.

Last updated 19/04/2025

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Torrington regulated by the SRA

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

Seldons Llp, 18 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Torrington

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Torrington practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

Seldons Llp, 18 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HF

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Torrington?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Torrington. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:

Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
Receive a high standard of legal services.
Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
Be provided with a swift, objective and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Torrington.

Neighboring Locations

Bideford

Braunton

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	Torrington

Umberleigh

Merton

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