Conveyancing solicitors in Exeter

The county town of Devon and cathedral city Exeter is the gateway to the far south-west of the country supported by strong rail, road and airport links. With a history that stretches back before Roman times (when it was known as Isca), Exeter was at the vanguard of the industrial revolution because of its arable farming land and access to the river Exe that runs through its centre. Modern Exeter preserves its rich history as well as developing the city for the modern age with several opportunities for home-sellers and buyers. So, if you are planning on selling a maisonette in Matford, or you want to explore the possibilities of buying a share of freehold in Redhills, or you simply want to release some of the equity you've accrued in your bungalow in Foxhayes, Homeward Legal's team of expert conveyancers are waiting to talk to you and help you through the process.

We will apply our huge experience and knowledge of Exeter and its housing market, as well as our understanding of how the purchase and sale of properties are affected by some of the common - and the not-so-common - legal issues, so that you can be assured of a top-quality service at a value-for-money price.

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We've established an excellent reputation you can trust and helped over 30,000 customers in the past 13 years.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors are regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). 

Local authority searches

Exeter City Council maintains the local land charges register and handles planning permissions, building regulations, conservation area controls, and development restrictions that might affect your property.

These searches reveal planning permissions, building regulations compliance, conservation area restrictions, and development plans including the new Exeter Local Plan to 2040. Exeter's growth as a business and tourism centre, combined with University of Exeter expansion, means understanding planning proposals is crucial for future property values.

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Environmental searches

Important in Exeter due to the city's long history, proximity to the River Exe estuary, and mix of historic and modern development areas across the city.

Environmental searches identify contamination risks from former industrial activities, ground stability issues, and proximity to environmentally sensitive areas. These are particularly important given Exeter's location near the River Exe estuary and the potential for historical land use impacts.

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Water and drainage searches

Essential for Exeter properties due to the River Exe running through the city and the nearby Exe Estuary. Parts of Exeter have experienced flooding events, particularly areas near the river and in lower-lying parts of the city.

Our searches assess flood risk from the River Exe, drainage systems, surface water, and potential tidal influences from the estuary, particularly important in riverside areas and properties in the Quayside and lower city areas.

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Online tools for researching Exeter properties, planning history, and local considerations.

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Understanding Exeter's diverse neighborhoods

Wonford

Originally part of a royal estate that marked the crossing of the stream, there are the ruins of the St. Loye's chapel that vie for prominence against the more modern building of the residential areas, making it an attractive and pretty location to buy a property. Your conveyancing solicitor will establish the history of flooding in the area, and specifically as it impacts the property you are planning to buy; they might, depending on the findings, recommend taking out an expert Flood Report to understand the greater detail.

Digby

The small village of Digby is an area of beauty which is part of the Valley Park conservation area (and a place of nature conservation as dictated by Exetercouncil), although it is not a separate conservation area. When you have chosen your next home, your conveyancing solicitor will initiate their searches to identify any covenants or restrictions that might apply to what you can do to the property and how you plan to use it when living there.

Newtown

Historically the location of brickworks and brick-making that fuelled the housing boom in the nineteenth century, Newtown offers a variety of homes for the prospective buyer. With its industrial past, your conveyancing solicitor will strive to understand the position with regards to any contaminated land that might exist, so that you know what you are undertaking when buying a property.

Did you know?

Exeter is home to several historical buildings that date back many centuries, including the fourteenth-century House That Moved. In the sixties, when town planners were drawing up the route for a new road, it was decided to move the building on rollers to where it now stands rather than demolishing it. The age of the house is noteworthy, but what happened to it adds even further interest.

One of Exeter University's alumni is Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, who, it is rumoured, took as her inspiration for the book series' shopping area of Diagon Alley from the historic shopping area of Gandy Street. It's not difficult to imagine that the wonderful shops that appear in the books are just a little further along the street.

Get expert Exeter conveyancing from solicitors who understand cathedral city properties, university areas, and Devon heritage considerations.

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