Conveyancing Solicitors in Crowthorne

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Conveyancing in Crowthorne

Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from a seller to a buyer. handled by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Crowthorne, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.

We have helped Crowthorne and Bracknell Forest 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.

Other areas covered: Bracknell, Maidenhead, Reading, Sandhurst and Slough

Crowthorne Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Crowthorne

A village in Berkshire, Crowthorne is known for its top-rated Wellington College and the nearby Bracknell Forest. Popular residential areas include Little Sandhurst and Wokingham. Crowthorne has a railway station, providing links to Reading and Guildford. Crowthorne has a population of approximately 7,000.

Crowthorne house prices

The average price paid for a property in Crowthorne between September and October 2024 was £292,059 (updated January 2025).

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Council Tax in Crowthorne (2023/24)

Crowthorne is in Bracknell Forest Council.

Band Amount
A £1,304.53
B £1,521.95
C £1,739.37
D £1,956.79
E £2,391.63
F £2,826.47
G £3,261.32
H £3,913.58

What do Crowthorne conveyancing solicitors do?

A conveyancer assists you with the legal aspect of the transaction. Your lawyer will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty, are completed.

Crowthorne conveyancing solicitors may also carry out high value properties and issues related to green belt land.

Are you purchasing a property with a mortgage?

Whether you are buying a second home or buying a new build property 'off-plan', your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank.

Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and cost you more if your lawyer is not on your lender's panel.

Over 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Crowthorne transaction without delay.

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Buying in a conservation area

When purchasing a property in a conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for potential planning breaches, including inheritance of prior approvals, and missing consents for replacement doors. Conservation areas in Crowthorne and the Bracknell Forest local authority include Warfield, Winkfield Row, Easthampstead and Winkfield Village.

New Build Conveyancing

The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build property in Crowthorne is more complicated than buying an existing property.

Your solicitor in Crowthorne will need to be qualified to handle things like handling unreasonable delays, spotting incomplete agreements for roads and sewers and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and Aedis.

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Buying a leasehold property

Purchasing a leasehold house or flat can be very involved. The many potential problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.

A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.

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Selling property in Crowthorne

When selling a Crowthorne house or flat, your conveyancing solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, including title deeds and property information forms. Their role involves responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, dealing with complications like missing paperwork and redeeming the mortgage.

The solicitor will work with both sides, including agents, managing agents and lenders, to confirm that the sale completes without delay.

Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Crowthorne?

The legal work for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are not common) is a great deal more protracted compared to a freehold house.

The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Crowthorne will usually undertake additional tasks, such as obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if a license to assign is required.

So as to resolve any leasehold-related delays sooner, It is highly recommended that you instruct a property lawyer as soon as the decision is made to sell.

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Remortgaging

The base interest rate is 4.5% (9 February, 2025)

You will need to verify your chosen remortgage solicitor is approved by your lender before you instruct your solicitor.

Our partner panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of banks and building societies. Whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Bank of Scotland or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Investec Bank, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.

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Transferring Equity in Crowthorne

If you want to change the ownership structure of your home, whether you are giving a property to a family member, buying out a joint owner or dealing with inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required.

Your solicitor will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.

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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Crowthorne?

Getting an online quote for conveyancing takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.

Conveyancing solicitors fees

Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they complete for you.

Disbursements (third party costs)

The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.

Check the quote for hidden costs

When comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print, leading to an inflated final bill.

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The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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