Conveyancing in Bordon
Conveyancing involves the legal work and documentation required to transfer a property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Bordon, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Bordon and throughout East Hampshire handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Bordon
A town in Hampshire, Bordon is known for its army camp. Major employers include various construction and retail companies. It has bus links to Alton and Farnham.
Council Tax in Bordon (2023/24)
Bordon is in East Hampshire District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,352.17 |
| B | £1,577.53 |
| C | £1,802.89 |
| D | £2,028.25 |
| E | £2,478.97 |
| F | £2,929.69 |
| G | £3,380.42 |
| H | £4,056.50 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor will handle the legal aspects of a home purchase.
Your solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review contracts and fulfil post-completion formalities, like paying SDLT and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Bordon conveyancing solicitors may also carry out flood risk searches.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
If you are buying a home with a mortgage, your solicitor will investigate the property to confirm that the property is worth the loan that the bank will provide.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete if your solicitor is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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When you buy a home in a conservation area, your solicitor will check for planning approval issues, e.g. missing consents for replacement doors, and facade maintenance obligations. Conservation areas in Bordon and across the East Hampshire local authority include Hawkley Upper Green, Greatham, Chawton, Froyle (Lower) and Liss.Conservation areas
Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold house or flat in the UK requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential complications lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and marriage value issues.
A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling property in Bordon
At the start of the property selling process in Bordon, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and the various property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The lawyer's role involves addressing snags like absence of easement, answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and redeeming the mortgage.To ensure a smooth transfer, the solicitor will liaise with key parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Bordon?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is significantly more specialised compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Bordon will usually undertake additional tasks, such as obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if a license to assign is required.
In order to resolve any leasehold delays faster, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a conveyancer as soon as is practicable.
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Remortgage conveyancing in Bordon
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (7 December, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, you should confirm that your conveyancer is able to act for your chosen lender.
Quittance panel solicitors can work on behalf of almost all lenders, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a flexible mortgage from Cynergy Bank, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity in Bordon
Whether you are gifting a property, buying out a joint owner or tax planning for the future, you will need to work with a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity. Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Bordon?
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they carry out. Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your conveyancer will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and telegraphic transfer fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in an inflated final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges.
