Conveyancing in Buckingham
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Buckingham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Buckingham and throughout Aylesbury Vale 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.
Other areas covered: Brackley, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Towcester and Wycombe
Buying property in Buckingham
A market town in Buckinghamshire, Buckingham is known for its Georgian architecture and the nearby University of Buckingham. The town offers a range of housing types, with homes near the university being particularly popular. Buckingham is near the A421 road, providing good links to Milton Keynes and Bicester. Buckingham has a population of approximately 13,000.
Council Tax in Buckingham (2023/24)
Buckingham 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 will my Buckingham solicitor do?
A solicitor helps the buyer with the legal side of buying a home.
They will carry out comprehensive due diligence, like raising enquires, ordering searches from authorities such as Buckinghamshire Council and completing the registration of your ownership with HM Land Registry.
Buckingham conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank or building society will need to make sure your property offers sufficient security for the money they are lending you.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Buckingham transaction without delay.
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When buying a flat or house in a Buckingham conservation area, your solicitor will check for potential planning issues, which could include new boundaries, fences and railings, and facade maintenance obligations. Conservation areas in Buckingham and the Aylesbury Vale local authority include Winslow, Ashendon and Weston Turville.Buying in a conservation area
There are about half a million listed buildings in England and Wales, and around 2,990 of which are in Aylesbury Vale District Council. Buckingham listed buildings include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include regular upkeep, required consent for any alterations and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will explain to you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The conveyancing for buying a new build property in Buckingham is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
An experienced solicitor in Buckingham will need to be qualified to handle things like handling unreasonable delays, investigating issues with drains and roads that serve the property and working with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and ACHI.
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Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales can be complex. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like and unfair clauses in the lease.
Your conveyancing 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 Buckingham
At the start of the property selling process in Buckingham, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, including the draft contract and ID forms.
The conveyancer will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption. By taking action to coordinate with all stakeholders, like estate agents and banks or building societies, your lawyer will help make sure your home move is completed successfully.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold home, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's conveyancer 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 the solicitor to get these documents together.
It can take weeks to collect these details if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact, so your solicitor should start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging a property in Buckingham
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
You will need to verify the remortgage solicitor you have picked is approved by your mortgage lender before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are on the legal panels of over 100 banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Atom Bank, we can help you.
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Buckingham Transfer of equity
Whether you are buying out a co-owner, transferring the ownership of a property to your children or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to work with a transfer of equity specialist.
Your property lawyer will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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What are typical Buckingham conveyancing fees?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the work they complete on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements (third party costs)
A disbursement is an expense your lawyer will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print. This can mean a higher final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote.
