Conveyancing in Exeter

What does conveyancing in Exeter involve?

Conveyancing is the describes the process of buying and selling property. An Exeter conveyancing solicitor will take care of all the paperwork and legal formalities for buying and selling property, remortgaging and a transfer of equity from a property. Whether you are buying or selling a home in Exeter, a conveyancing solicitor will carry out all the legal formalities required to complete the transaction. This includes requesting searches, negotiating the price, exchanging contracts and transferring the necessary funds on completion day. All the solicitors we work with for Exeter conveyancing are fully qualified professionals. You can read more about Homeward Legal's conveyancing services here.

How do I get a quote for conveyancing in Exeter?

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Why should I choose a Exeter conveyancing solicitor through Homeward Legal?

Here are some of the best reasons to choose Homeward Legal for your conveyancing in Exeter:

• We always keep things simple, explaining everything in plain English with no unnecessary legal jargon to complicate conveyancing.
• We protect your finances with our no-completion protection. This means you won't pay any legal fees if your transaction fails to complete for any reason.
• The legal fee you are quoted for conveyancing in Exeter will be exactly what you pay, with no hidden costs*.
• All the conveyancing solicitors on our nationwide panel are fully regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
• We put customers first every single time. And we've got hundreds of positive Trustpilot reviews from satisfied customers who appreciate our care and service.

*Your quote from Homeward Legal will cover common conveyancing costs in line with the information you've provided to us. Depending on the specific circumstances of your transaction, and after discussion with your solicitor, there may be additional non-standard fees which would be in addition to the fee quoted by Homeward Legal.

How much does conveyancing in Exeter cost?

There is no one-price-fits-all for Exeter conveyancing transactions. The final bill will depend on factors such as the value of the property involved and whether it's leasehold or freehold. An Exeter conveyancing transaction will include a number of charges, including solicitors' fees, Land Registry fees, surveyor costs and Stamp Duty Land Tax***. Other essential charges include searches and bank transfer fees. For more information about the costs involved in conveyancing in Exeter, read our guide to average conveyancing fees.

***Please Note; the government temporarily increased the amount at which stamp duty is paid to £500,000, for property sales in England and Northern Ireland. This was due to end on 31 March, but it was announced in the 2021 Budget that it will now end on 30 June. After this date, the starting rate of stamp duty will be £250,000 until the end of September. Stamp duty will then return to the level of £125,000.

How much does the average property cost in Exeter?

The most recent sold property price data from the Land Registry shows that the average price of a property in Exeter is £271,924. The average detached home reaches a sold price of £487,748 with a semi-detached fetching an average £303,187. Terraced homes have an average sold price of £252,106 and maisonettes and flats a sold price on average of £167,843.

What will my council tax be in Exeter?

Exeter City Council sets the council tax rates for the city. Residential property is allocated into one of nine bands, depending on its valuation - find out which band your property is in here.

The 2020-21 council tax rates in Exeter are:

Are broadband speeds good in Exeter?

Demand from the University of Exeter, the city's largest employer, and businesses based in the Exeter Science Park means that broadband speeds are generally fast across the city. Most properties can connect to superfast broadband with speeds best in central areas. Use a broadband comparison site and your postcode to check available speeds.

How do schools rate in Exeter?

Exeter has 42 primary schools, 22 secondary and nine sixth form and further education colleges. Of those schools, nine are currently rated outstanding by Ofsted. You can check the rating of your local school on the government school performance comparison website.

The University of Exeter has two campuses in the city.

Could contaminated land be an issue when buying property in Exeter?

Exeter has a very long history of all types of industry, from the woollen trade to shipping, quarrying and agriculture. Claypits and brickworks are among the types of industrial activity that can leave a legacy of contaminated, which must be identified and cleaned up before development. Exeter City Council must, by law, maintain a register of all contaminated land in the city. Your Exeter conveyancing solicitor will instruct an environmental search from the city council to identify any contaminated land that could affect your property purchase.

Do I need a chancel liability search when buying in Exeter?

Chancel repair can affect property and land that lies within the boundary of a Church of England parish. Read more about this historic charge in our informative guide to a liability dating back to the 16th century and the Reformation. Ask your Exeter conveyancing solicitor to instruct a chancel liability search that will identify any potential future costs.

Is buying in a conservation area a concern in Exeter?

Exeter currently has 20 conservation areas, which are those identified as having a special architectural or historic interest. They include Cowick and Exwick, Lower Summerlands and Mont Le Grande. Conservation areas are governed by strict planning rules so property owners need permission to, for example, replace doors and windows or a roof. A conveyancing solicitor in Exeter will order a local authority search that will reveal any current or historic planning consents.

I'm buying a property at auction in Exeter - should I get a conveyancing solicitor before bidding?

We've created a comprehensive guide to conveyancing for auction property, and our advice to anyone buying at auction is to instruct your Exeter conveyancing solicitor before making a bid. This gives your lawyer time to examine the lot's legal pack and ensure your transaction can be completed within the auction deadline, which is usually 28 days. Our nationwide team of property law firms have vast experience in completing auction purchases from the likes of Auction House London, Allsop (commercial and residential), Award Property, Barnett Ross, Baxtons, Acuitus, Phillip Arnold Auctions, Countrywide Property Auctions and Drivers & Norris.

Does Exeter have good transport links?

Exeter has three railway stations: Exeter Central, Exeter St Thomas and Exeter St Davids, with the latter the main terminal for travellers arriving and departing the city. St Davids offers direct services to London Paddington and London Waterloo, with services available to Birmingham, Manchester and onwards to Glasgow and Aberdeen.

The main motorway link to Exeter is the M5, which leads to the wider UK motorway network, while the nearby A303 connects to the M3 towards London.

Exeter International Airport is located around six miles east of the city centre.