Conveyancing in Bicester
Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Bicester, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Bicester and throughout Cherwell 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: Banbury, Brackley, Buckingham, Oxford and Woodstock
Buying property in Bicester
A town in Oxfordshire, Bicester is famous for Bicester Village, an outlet shopping centre. Major employers include Bicester Village and the Ministry of Defence Bicester Garrison. The town has excellent transport links to Oxford and London.
Council Tax in Bicester (2023/24)
Bicester is in Cherwell District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,495.10 |
| B | £1,744.28 |
| C | £1,993.46 |
| D | £2,242.65 |
| E | £2,741.02 |
| F | £3,239.38 |
| G | £3,737.75 |
| H | £4,485.30 |
What do Bicester conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, including paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Bicester conveyancing solicitors could also undertake radon searches and additional checks and covenants, if required, for the transfer of listed buildings and heritage properties.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
As part of the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of the bank arranging your mortgage. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more if your lawyer is not on your chosen lender's panel.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and specialist lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can also assist Bicester buyers with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a property in a Bicester conservation area, your solicitor will check for potential planning issues, e.g. paint and colour scheme restrictions or lack of consent for an outbuilding. Conservation areas in Bicester and the Cherwell local authority include:Conservation areas
New Build
The conveyancing for buying a new build home in Bicester can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A property lawyer in Bicester will need to be qualified to handle things like investigating developer incentives, ensuring new estate roads are adopted and working with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and ICW.
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Leasehold property
Selling a leasehold property requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential traps lying in wait for an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like unpaid service charges by the existing leaseholder and unfair clauses in the lease.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a house or flat in Bicester
The sale of a property in Bicester will require the solicitor to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
A seller's solicitor's duties include handling obstacles like a flying freehold and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.
By taking steps to coordinate with both sides, including agents, managing agents and lenders, your solicitor will ensure the move completes quickly.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The legal work for selling a leasehold home can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see these documents, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. Typically, delays are due to the time it takes to get these documents together.
It can take weeks to collect this information if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so your 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 current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before instructing, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen mortgage lender's behalf.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Lloyds Bank or moving to a 3-year tracker rate with Coventry Building Society, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity in Bicester
If you are intending to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are tax planning for the future, gifting a share of a property or buying out another part-owner, you will need to transfer equity. Your legal representative will complete all the necessary paperwork for a low, fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Bicester?
Conveyancing legal fees
The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal services they provide during your property transaction.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a verification of identity fee.
Check for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, leading to an inflated final bill. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.
