Conveyancing in Frimley
The conveyancing process ensures the legal transfer of property from the seller to the buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Frimley, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Frimley and throughout Surrey Heath 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 Frimley
A town in Surrey, Frimley is known for Frimley Park Hospital, and the nearby Surrey Hills. Popular residential areas include Deepcut and Mytchett. Frimley has a railway station, providing links to Ascot and Guildford. Frimley has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Frimley (2023/24)
Frimley is in Surrey Heath Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,498.56 |
| B | £1,748.32 |
| C | £1,998.08 |
| D | £2,247.84 |
| E | £2,747.36 |
| F | £3,246.88 |
| G | £3,746.40 |
| H | £4,495.68 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, such as paying SDLT and HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Frimley conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for the lender. If your solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen lender's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Frimley transaction smoothly.
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When buying a flat or house in a conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for planning approval issues, including an unapproved loft conversion, and conservation oversight. Conservation areas in Frimley and across the Surrey Heath local authority include:Conservation area
There are more than half a million listed properties across the country, and around 190 of which are in Surrey Heath Borough Council. Listed buildings in and around Frimley include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
Leasehold flats
Over 90% of flats in the UK are leasehold. There are also an estimated 1 million leasehold houses throughout the country. Purchasing a leasehold home typically takes longer than a freehold house as the landlord or managing agent are involved.
Examples of delays might include anything from incomplete managing agent information to out-of-date contact information for the freeholder.
Specialist leasehold solicitors complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month. Our proactive approach means fewer obstacles.
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Selling property in Frimley
At the start of the property selling process in Frimley, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
They will resolve any potential issues and handle questions from the buyer's side.Your lawyer will also work with both sides, like agents, managing agents and lenders, to help ensure the sale completes quickly.
Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling a leasehold house or flat typically takes longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review this leasehold-related paperwork, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. Delays are usually the result of the time it takes your lawyer to get these documents together.
The seller's solicitor should commence this before a buyer has even been found, because this paperwork can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Verify your mortgage lender's legal panel includes your lawyer before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on all major building societies and banks' panels. Whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Metro Bank or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Birmingham Midshires, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity in Frimley
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, estate planning or adding a new partner, you will need to work with a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your legal representative will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Frimley?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they complete. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Conveyancing disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your conveyancing solicitor's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or bank transfer fees.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill. Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
