Conveyancing in Newton Abbot
Conveyancing is defined as the work a solicitor or licenced conveyancer does to transfer a property from one party to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Newton Abbot, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Newton Abbot 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.
Other areas covered: Dawlish, Exmouth, Plymouth and Teignmouth
Buying property in Newton Abbot
A market town in Devon, Newton Abbot is known for its horse racing course, historic buildings, and Decoy Country Park. The town has a railway station, providing links to Exeter and Plymouth. The town has a population of approximately 26,000.
Council Tax in Newton Abbot (2023/24)
Newton Abbot 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 do conveyancing solicitors do?
For a property purchase, your lawyer will address all the legal details of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. This means performing due diligence on the property purchase, including ordering property searches, raising questions about how the seller has used the property, reviewing contracts of sale and registering your ownership of the property.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Newton Abbot conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to mundic, flood risk, radon and tin mining searches.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank arranging your mortgage.
If your property lawyer is not on your chosen lender's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and cost you more in the process.Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Newton Abbot transaction without delay.
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When purchasing a property in a Newton Abbot conservation area, your property lawyer will check for planning approval issues, including conservation oversight, and lack of approval for an extension. Conservation areas in Newton Abbot and across the Teignbridge local authority include:Conservation area
Approximately half a million listed properties exist across the country, 3,077 of which are in Teignbridge District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Newton Abbot include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, required consent for landscaping and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will advise you on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a house or flat in Newton Abbot
When you begin the process to sell a property in Newton Abbot, your solicitor will first assemble all essential documents, including the sale contract and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and resolving issues like lack of consent for alterations. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your solicitor will also coordinate with both sides, such as estate agents and banks or building societies.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Newton Abbot?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is significantly more involved than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Newton Abbot will usually undertake additional work, such as obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the buildings insurance for the common parts.
In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is recommended that the seller instruct a conveyancer as early as possible.
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Remortgage conveyancing in Newton Abbot
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Double check your lawyer's lender panel membership before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a discount mortgage from Nationwide or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Bradford and Bingley, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity in Newton Abbot
Whether you are buying out a co-owner, gifting a home or tax planning for the future, you will need to transfer equity.
Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation for a low, fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Newton Abbot?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the work they carry out for you. The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your solicitor or conveyancer will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
