Conveyancing in Aylesbury
Conveyancing is the process of preparing legal documents for a property sale, remortgage or lease extension, and transferring legal ownership if the property is being sold. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Aylesbury, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Aylesbury and throughout Aylesbury Vale 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: Milton Keynes, Oxford, Princes Risborough, Thame, Tring and Wycombe
Buying property in Aylesbury
The county town of Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury is known for its bustling town centre, numerous parks, and as the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. Its excellent transport links make it a popular commuter town. Aylesbury has a population of approximately 74,600.
Council Tax in Aylesbury (2023/24)
Aylesbury is in Aylesbury Vale District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,451.23 |
| B | £1,693.10 |
| C | £1,934.98 |
| D | £2,176.85 |
| E | £2,660.59 |
| F | £3,144.34 |
| G | £3,628.08 |
| H | £4,353.70 |
What do Aylesbury conveyancing solicitors do?
A property lawyer handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property, and guides you through the legal side of a home purchase.
The solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Aylesbury conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Are you purchasing a property with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank arranging your mortgage. Lender panel approval will mean your solicitor can represent the interests of your bank or building society.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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When buying a property in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. lack of consent for dormer windows, and roof alterations. Conservation areas in Aylesbury and across the Aylesbury Vale local authority include Lillingstone Lovell, Akeley, Stewkley and Quainton.Conservation areas
Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and marriage value issues.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Aylesbury
At the start of the property selling process in Aylesbury, the solicitor will prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and the various property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
Responsibilities include addressing snags like a missing electrical installation certificate, answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
Your lawyer will work with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, so the sale completes as soon as possible.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold property when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see several leasehold-related documents, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Typically, delays are due to the time it takes the seller's conveyancer to source this information.
It could take several weeks to collect this information if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond, so the seller's solicitor should get this underway even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 5.25% (7 December, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, check your bank or building society's legal panel includes your conveyancing solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors can work on behalf of almost all mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to an offset mortgage with HSBC or taking out a 3-year tracker rate from Swansea Building Society, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in Aylesbury
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, buying out an ex-partner after a separation or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you'll need the help of a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity. Your property lawyer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Aylesbury conveyancing fees?
Getting a quote takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Solicitors' fees
The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal work that they complete during your property transaction.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check for hidden costs
If you are comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill.
