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We have merged

We are delighted to announce that Gilbert Stephens LLP and Veitch Penny merged on 1st October 2021. Gilbert Stephens currently has offices in Exeter, Crediton, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary and Okehampton. Veitch Penny…
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Congratulations Keeley!

Our New Chartered Legal Executive

We are delighted to announce that our Keeley Taylor Keeves has qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive, reflecting years of hard work and studies during which core exams were passed with merit and with distinction.…
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Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2020

22 JANUARY 2020, Veitch Penny Solicitors has won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.   Created by Feefo, Trusted Service…
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Selling a property?

Stay one step ahead and use our Exchange Ready Service

Are you now looking to sell your property? Even if you haven’t found a buyer for your property yet, you can start the legal process by using our Exchange Ready Service. As soon as you have…
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We're Recruiting!

Legal Secretary – Residential property - Exeter

Legal Secretary – Residential property Exeter Office A highly motivated individual is required to provide secretarial & administrative support to the residential property team. Legal experience preferred but not essential, if you have the willingness and…
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Do you own a property which is subject to a lease or tenancy agreement?

Energy Performance Certificates & The Energy Act 2011

From 1st April 2018, all properties which are let, whether commercial or residential, will need to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of ‘E’ rating or above (unless they are exempt as detailed below.) It has…
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Buying and selling your property?

View our quide as to the conveyancing process

At Veitch Penny we understand the Conveyancing Process can be daunting, whether you are a first time buyer or an experienced property owner. Many people have questions about timescales.  To help you understand the process for buying…
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Local solicitor warns changes to powers of attorney may leave older and vulnerable at risk

Warning following FCA’s call to turn lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) fully digital

Local solicitor Lesley Austen from Veitch Penny based in Crediton has joined fellow members of Solicitors for the Elderly in warning against proposals to turn the LPA registration process fully digital. An LPA is a powerful…
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Selling your property? With summer over, don’t fall behind

Keep one step ahead with our Exchange Ready Service

With summer coming to a close, are you now looking to sell your property? Even if you haven’t found a buyer for your property yet, you can start the legal process by using our Exchange…
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Local solicitor defends lasting powers of attorney

Following comments from a former senior judge Lesley Austen defends lasting powers of attorney

Local solicitor Lesley Austen from Veitch Penny Solicitors based in Crediton has defended lasting powers of attorney (LPA) after Denzil Lush, the former Senior Judge of the Court of Protection, warned they may leave elderly…
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