Conveyancing in Dawlish
Conveyancing is the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a house or flat from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Dawlish, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Dawlish and Teignbridge clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Dawlish
A town in Devon, Dawlish is known for its sandy beach, its public park 'The Lawn,' and Dawlish Water. Popular residential areas include Dawlish Warren and Holcombe. Dawlish has a railway station, providing links to Exeter and Newton Abbot. Dawlish has a population of approximately 16,000.
Council Tax in Dawlish (2023/24)
Dawlish is in Teignbridge District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,519.53 |
B | £1,772.79 |
C | £2,026.04 |
D | £2,279.30 |
E | £2,785.81 |
F | £3,292.32 |
G | £3,798.83 |
H | £4,558.60 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
For a house or flat purchase, the property lawyer will handle all the legal elements of buying a home.
Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller, order searches, review the contract of sale and complete any post-sale actions, including HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Dawlish conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for issues related to flood risk, radon gas and mundic.
Buying with a mortgage?
When you purchase a property, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for your lender. Lender panel approval means your solicitor is able to represent your mortgage provider.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Dawlish transaction without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help buyers in Dawlish with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a property in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for covenants and restrictions, which could include rights of way or street appearance restrictions. Conservation areas in Dawlish and the Teignbridge local authority include Dunchideock, Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Ipplepen, North Bovey and Wolborough Hill.Buying in a conservation area
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold property in the UK requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and short leases.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
Selling a house or flat in Dawlish
As part of the property selling process in Dawlish, your lawyer will compile key documents, including assorted property information forms and the sale contract.
The solicitor will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor, sort out potential snags and handle the mortgage redemption.The solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, to help ensure the home move completes quickly.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling leasehold properties can result in long delays.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will want to see several leasehold-related documents. These could include an up-to-date statement of service charges and management company information. Delays are usually caused by the time required by your lawyer to source this information.
Your lawyer ought to start this process even before you have found a buyer, as the managing agent's information could take several weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Dawlish
The official base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
You should verify the remortgage solicitor you have picked is on your lender's panel before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are on all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Santander or taking out a capped mortgage from Chelsea Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, gifting a share of a property or buying out the equity of a joint owner, you'll need a solicitor who specialises in transfers of equity. Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Dawlish?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote.