Conveyancing in Calne
Conveyancing is the legal process involved when ownership of a property is transferred from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Calne, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Calne and Wiltshire clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Calne
A market town in Wiltshire, Calne is known for its rich history and the nearby Cherhill White Horse. The Lansdowne Park area is particularly desirable. The town has bus links to Chippenham and Swindon. Calne has a population of approximately 17,000.
Council Tax in Calne (2023/24)
Calne is in Wiltshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,477.53 |
| B | £1,723.78 |
| C | £1,970.03 |
| D | £2,216.29 |
| E | £2,708.80 |
| F | £3,201.31 |
| G | £3,693.82 |
| H | £4,432.58 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancer will handle all the legal elements of buying a property. They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and HMLR registration.
Calne conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
Being a member of a lender's panel means your solicitor can represent the interests of your bank.
Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Calne transaction smoothly.
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We can also assist Calne home buyers with conveyancing for:
When buying a house or flat in a Calne conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for planning approval issues, which could include lack of consent for demolished outbuildings or walls, and obligations towards property maintenance. Conservation areas in Calne and the Wiltshire local authority include:Conservation area
Leasehold flats
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK can be very involved. The many potential traps awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and unreasonable lease extension premiums.
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
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a property in Calne
When you begin the process to sell a property in Calne, your conveyancer will first assemble all essential documents, including the sale contract and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The conveyancer will resolve any potential issues, reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and handle the mortgage redemption. By taking steps to coordinate with all stakeholders, including estate agents and banks or building societies, the solicitor will ensure the sale completes as soon as possible.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The base interest rate is 4.5% (28 September, 2025)
You will need to verify the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is approved by your mortgage lender before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Bank of Ireland or taking out a tracker mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Calne
If you aim to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are gifting a home, adding a new partner or tax planning for the future, you will need to transfer equity. Your legal representative will complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Calne?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Solicitors' fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal services they provide for you. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check for hidden costs
Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.
