Conveyancing in Teignmouth
Conveyancing is the process of preparing legal documents for a property sale, remortgage or lease extension, and transferring legal ownership if the property is being sold. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Teignmouth, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Teignmouth and throughout Teignbridge handle their sale, purchase, 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, Newton Abbot and Plymouth
Buying property in Teignmouth
A seaside town in Devon, Teignmouth is known for its Victorian pier, sandy beach, and the Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum. The town offers a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants.
With a railway station providing services along the scenic Riviera Line, and good road links via the A380, Teignmouth is conveniently located. The town has a population of approximately 15,000.
Council Tax in Teignmouth (2023/24)
Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth conveyancing solicitor do?
Your lawyer handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property. Your lawyer will perform due diligence on the property, including ordering property searches, raising enquires of the seller and registering your property at HMLR.
Teignmouth conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for issues related to flood risk, radon gas and mundic.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for the bank.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your bank or building society's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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We can also assist Teignmouth home movers with the legal work for:
When buying a house or flat in a conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for planning approval issues, e.g. lack of conservation area consent for alterations, and exterior paint restrictions. Conservation areas in Teignmouth and across the Teignbridge local authority include:Conservation area
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK is more complicated than buying a freehold. The numerous common problems awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and onerous clauses in the lease.
A good property lawyer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling property in Teignmouth
When selling a home in Teignmouth, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the sale contract and assorted property information forms. The lawyer's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and resolving any potential issues.
By taking action to work with both sides, like agents, managing agents and lenders, your conveyancing solicitor will help make sure your move completes without delay.Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold home, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review several leasehold-related documents, including management company information. Typically, delays are due to the time it takes to get these documents together.
It could take several weeks to collect these details if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact, so the solicitor ought to start this process at the earliest opportunity.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Teignmouth
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, don't forget to verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership.
Quittance panel solicitors can act for over 100 mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with National Westminster Bank or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Cynergy Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Teignmouth Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, buying out a co-owner or gifting a property, you will need to transfer equity.
Your property lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Teignmouth?
You can get a conveyancing quote in minutes, but making sense of what you actually be paying can be a challenge.
Legal fees
These fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal services they provide. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in the small print. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
