Conveyancing in Corsham
Conveyancing is the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a house or flat from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Corsham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Corsham and throughout Wiltshire 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 Corsham
A town in Wiltshire, Corsham is known for its limestone buildings, Corsham Court, and the nearby Box Hill. Popular residential areas include Neston and Gastard. Corsham is well-served by bus routes to Chippenham and Bath. Corsham has a population of approximately 13,000.
Council Tax in Corsham (2023/24)
Corsham 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 does a Corsham property lawyer do?
A conveyancer will handle the legal aspects of buying a property. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence, such as raising questions for the seller's solicitor, arranging property searches and completing the registration of your ownership.
Corsham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a second home or buying a flat, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the lender. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank's panel.
Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist buyers in Corsham with the legal work for:
When buying a flat or house in a Corsham conservation area, your solicitor will check for potential planning issues, which could include missing consents for replacement doors or solar panel restrictions. Conservation areas in Corsham and the Wiltshire local authority include:Conservation areas
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for acquiring a new build property in Corsham is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A good solicitor in Corsham will need to be qualified to handle things like squaring developer incentives with lenders, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and any other issues raised by your lender.
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Buying a leasehold property
Selling a leasehold property is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential traps lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and excessive freehold premiums.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer 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 Corsham
The sale of a home in Corsham will require your solicitor to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The lawyer will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and resolve any potential issues.To ensure a smooth transfer, the solicitor will coordinate with all stakeholders, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
I am selling a leasehold property in Corsham - what do I need to know?
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Corsham
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, you will need to check that your lawyer can act for your mortgage lender.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are panel members for all major building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Lloyds Bank or taking out a flexible mortgage from Birmingham Midshires, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Check our panel solicitors can act for your lender
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Corsham Transfer of equity
Whether you are gifting a home, buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Corsham?
Conveyancing 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 what your conveyancer charges you for the legal services they provide during your property transaction.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
If you are comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.