Conveyancing in Burnham
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Burnham, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Burnham and throughout South Bucks 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: Aylesbury, Bletchley, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes and Wycombe
Buying property in Burnham
A village in Buckinghamshire, Burnham is known for its Grade I listed parish church and Burnham Beeches, a nearby ancient woodland. The Lent Rise area is particularly popular. Burnham has a railway station, providing links to London Paddington and Reading. Burnham has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Burnham (2023/24)
Burnham is in South Bucks 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 Burnham solicitor do?
A conveyancer or solicitor plays a pivotal role in a purchase, and assists the buyer with the legal side of a home purchase.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review contracts and take care of tasks after the sale, such as paying Stamp Duty and HMLR registration.
Burnham conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a second home or a first-time buyer, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your mortgage bank. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more in the process if your lawyer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, including Metro Bank, CHL Mortgages and Nottingham Building Society, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can help Burnham home buyers with the legal work for:
When purchasing a home in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for planning approval issues, which could include solar panel visibility, and replacement of original windows. Conservation areas in Burnham and the South Bucks local authority include:Conservation area
There are about 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales, 750 of which are in South Bucks District Council. Listed buildings in and around Burnham include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include regular upkeep, and required consent for any alterations. Read more:Listed buildings
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
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
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
Selling a property in Burnham
For the sale of a property in Burnham, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, such as the contract of sale and the various property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
Responsibilities include addressing snags like a boundary dispute, answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and redeeming the mortgage.Your solicitor will also work with all parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, confirming that the home move completes as soon as possible.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Burnham?
Conveyancing for a leasehold property is quite a lot more protracted compared to a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Burnham will need to conduct additional work, for example obtaining the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the lease.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is strongly advised that you instruct a lawyer as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Burnham
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Check your mortgage lender's legal panel includes your solicitor before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels, so whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Santander or moving to a flexible mortgage with Barnsley Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are gifting a share of a property, changing the legal ownership structure or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, you will need to work with a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Burnham?
Solicitors' fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal services they provide during your transaction.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
Some firms may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.