I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented property in Buckfastleigh by 24/9/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to serve notice for your letting until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the sellers lawyers, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will look to achieve

I am downsizing from our home in Buckfastleigh and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Buckfastleigh lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Buckfastleigh. Having lived in Buckfastleigh for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Buckfastleigh. I now require my papers but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Buckfastleigh of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

About to purchase a new build flat in Buckfastleigh. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Buckfastleigh

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Buckfastleigh?

Conveyancing - in Buckfastleigh or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the buying price down or asking the seller to remedy the problems before you complete your move.