Conveyancing in Cranleigh
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Cranleigh, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Cranleigh and Waverley 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 Cranleigh
A village in Surrey, Cranleigh is known as the largest village in England and offers a blend of country living and convenient amenities. Popular residential areas include Ewhurst and Alfold. Cranleigh is well-served by bus routes to Guildford. Cranleigh has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Cranleigh (2023/24)
Cranleigh is in Waverley Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,508.52 |
| B | £1,759.94 |
| C | £2,011.36 |
| D | £2,262.78 |
| E | £2,765.62 |
| F | £3,268.46 |
| G | £3,771.30 |
| H | £4,525.56 |
What do Cranleigh conveyancing solicitors do?
During a property purchase, the conveyancer will handle all the legal elements of buying a home.
The solicitor will raise questions for the seller, order searches, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Cranleigh conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
When you purchase a property, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for your mortgage lender. If your solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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We can help home movers in Cranleigh with the legal work for:
When purchasing a home in a Cranleigh conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will check for restrictive covenants, e.g. restrictions on animal ownership, and rights of way. Conservation areas in Cranleigh and across the Waverley local authority include Dunsfold, Shamley Green and Frensham.Conservation areas
Approximately half a million listed properties exist across the country, and around 1,770 of which are in Waverley Borough Council. Cranleigh listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will explain to you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build in Cranleigh can be more complex than the legal work required to purchase an established property.
A solicitor in Cranleigh must be able to deal with things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, confirming right of way over drains and sewers and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and BLP.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in the UK can be very involved. The many potential complications lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and short leases.
A specialist leasehold 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 Cranleigh
When you're looking to sell a house or flat in Cranleigh, you can expect the solicitor to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including assorted property information forms and the draft contract.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes answering the buyer's solicitor's questions and resolving any potential issues.
To ensure a smooth transfer, your solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can result in long delays.
The buyer's solicitor must review several leasehold-related documents, such as three years' filed accounts for the property management. Typically, delays are due to the time needed by your solicitor to source this information.
Your solicitor should start this process before a buyer has even been found, as these details can take a long time to gather if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage in Cranleigh
The base interest rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
Check your lender's legal panel includes your solicitor before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can work with 99% of all lenders, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Santander or moving to an interest only mortgage with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Cranleigh Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your property to a child, dealing with inheritance tax planning or resolving joint ownership, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Cranleigh?
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or telegraphic transfer fees.
Check for additional fees
Some firms set out additional charges in the small print. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges.
