Conveyancing in Andover
Conveyancing is the legal process for transferring the ownership of property from one party to another, or the legal work involved in a transfer of equity or remortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Andover, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Andover and Test Valley clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Newbury, Portsmouth, Swindon, Tidworth and Winchester
Buying property in Andover
Andover has a population of approximately 38,000 people. Located in Hampshire, Andover is a lively town known for its high-quality shopping and leisure facilities. It has rich military history and is within easy commuting distance of Winchester and Salisbury.
Council Tax in Andover (2023/24)
Andover is in Test Valley Borough Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,330.55 |
B | £1,552.30 |
C | £1,774.06 |
D | £1,995.82 |
E | £2,439.34 |
F | £2,882.85 |
G | £3,326.37 |
H | £3,991.64 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
Your solicitor will take care of the technical side of buying a home. Your solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the contract of sale and handle post-completion tasks, including HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Andover conveyancing solicitors may carry out flood risk searches.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a property to let or a first-time buyer, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your bank or building society.
If your conveyancing solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, from larger lenders like NatWest to Bradford and Bingley, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help buyers in Andover with the legal work for:
When purchasing a property in a conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for potential planning breaches, including missing consents for basement work or solar panel restrictions. Conservation areas in Andover and across the Test Valley local authority include:Conservation area
Roughly 500,000 listed properties exist in England and Wales - around 2,200 of which are in Test Valley Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Andover include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for buying a new build home in Andover can be complex.
A conveyancing solicitor in Andover will need to be qualified to handle things like handling structural guarantees, investigating issues with drains and roads that serve the property and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Castle.
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Selling a house or flat in Andover
When selling a house or flat in Andover, your conveyancer will compile key documents, including assorted property information forms and the title deeds. The solicitor's duties entail addressing snags like a missing electrical installation certificate, answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
To ensure a smooth transfer, your solicitor will coordinate with all parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Andover?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is quite a lot more specialised in comparison with a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Andover must carry out additional work. This can involve sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to ascertaining if any excess payments are anticipated.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the seller instruct a Andover conveyancing solicitor as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Andover
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, it's a good idea to verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status.
Quittance panel solicitors can act for over 100 mortgage lenders, so whether you are switching to an offset mortgage from National Westminster Bank or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Harpenden Building Society, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity
If you are intending to change the ownership shares of your property, whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, adding a new partner or gifting a property, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor will complete all the necessary paperwork for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Andover?
Conveyancing legal fees
Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal work that they complete during your property transaction.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a pre-completion search.
Check for additional fees
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher final bill. Beware of extra fees, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.