Conveyancing in Farnham
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Farnham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Farnham 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 Farnham
A market town in Surrey, Farnham is known for its castle, Farnham Park, and the nearby Surrey Hills. Popular residential areas include Hale and Wrecclesham. Farnham has a railway station, providing links to London Waterloo. Farnham has a population of approximately 40,000.
Council Tax in Farnham (2023/24)
Farnham 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 Farnham conveyancing solicitors do?
A solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction. Your lawyer will order property searches, raise questions for the seller, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, including paying SDLT.
In addition to standard searches, Farnham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a student buy-to-let or buying a shared-ownership property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your lender.
Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can act for your mortgage provider.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of lenders, such as Lloyds Bank, Atom Bank and Leeds Building Society - helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also assist buyers in Farnham with the legal work for:
When buying a property in a conservation area, your property lawyer will check for potential planning breaches, which could include paint and colour scheme restrictions, and an unapproved loft conversion. Conservation areas in Farnham and across the Waverley local authority include:Buying a property in a conservation area
There exist around half a million listed properties in England and Wales - around 1,770 of which are in Waverley Borough Council. Listed buildings in and near to Farnham include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Our specialist panel of solicitors will explain to you the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Listed buildings
Selling a house or flat in Farnham
For the sale of a property in Farnham, your conveyancer will compile key documents, including the sale contract and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The lawyer will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer, address potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption. The solicitor will also liaise with key parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, to help ensure the sale of your property completes without delay.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The legal work for selling leasehold houses or flats typically takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Typically, delays are due to the time it takes to source this information.
It can take weeks to collect the managing agent's information if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent, so the solicitor should commence this even before you have found a buyer.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Farnham
The official base rate is 5.25% (9 November, 2024)
Check your conveyancing solicitor is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are panel members for all major lenders, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Barclays Bank or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Aldermore Bank, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity in Farnham
Whether you are buying out a joint owner, tax planning for the future or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, you'll need a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Farnham?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Solicitors' fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they complete during your property transaction. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the terms and conditions
When comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some firms set out additional charges in the small print. This can lead to a higher final bill.