Conveyancing in Gatwick
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 Gatwick, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Gatwick and Mole Valley 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: Bognor Regis, Crawley, Littlehampton and Worthing
Buying property in Gatwick
An area in Surrey in West Sussex, Gatwick is known for Gatwick Airport, the second busiest airport in the UK. Gatwick has a railway station within the airport, providing links to London and Brighton. The population of Gatwick is not readily available due to its location within the airport.
Council Tax in Gatwick (2023/24)
Gatwick is in Mole Valley Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,462.91 |
B | £1,706.73 |
C | £1,950.55 |
D | £2,194.37 |
E | £2,682.01 |
F | £3,169.64 |
G | £3,657.28 |
H | £4,388.74 |
What do Gatwick conveyancing solicitors do?
During the home purchase, the conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of the transaction. The solicitor will order property searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, such as paying SDLT and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Gatwick conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for flood risk.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the mortgage lender. Acceptance on a lender's panel will mean your solicitor can represent the interests of your bank or building society.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Gatwick transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help home movers in Gatwick with the conveyancing for:
When you buy a flat or house in a conservation area, your conveyancer will check for potential planning issues, including visible satellite dishes and antennas, and replacement of original windows. Conservation areas in Gatwick and across the Mole Valley local authority include Conservation_Area.Tab, Oakwood Hill, Buckland, Dorking, Pixham Lane and Ashstead.Conservation area
New Build
The legal work for buying a new build in Gatwick is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancing solicitor in Gatwick will need to be qualified to handle things like squaring developer incentives with lenders, confirming rights to use pipes and cables (e.g. phone, data, fibre, electricity) and any other issues raised by your lender.
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Leasehold property
is more complicated than buying a freehold. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
A good property lawyer 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 property in Gatwick
When selling a house or flat in Gatwick, your conveyancer will prepare the necessary documentation, including the sale contract and ID forms. A seller's solicitor's duties include responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, sorting out potential snags and handling the mortgage redemption.
Your solicitor will liaise with key parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, ensuring that the home move completes quickly.I am selling a leasehold property in Gatwick - what do I need to know?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are not common) is significantly more time-consuming in comparison with a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Gatwick must undertake extra work, for example sourcing an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the lease.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that you instruct a Gatwick conveyancing solicitor as soon as the property is marketed, if not before,.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (17 February, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your lender's behalf.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all banks and building societies. Whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Leeds Building Society or moving to a tracker mortgage with Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are adding a new partner to your property's title, inheritance tax (IHT) planning or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you will need to work with a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity.
Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Gatwick conveyancing fees?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your conveyancing 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 solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete for you.
Conveyancing disbursements
Disbursements are fees that your solicitor will have to pay on your behalf for third-party services. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a bank transfer fee.
Check for hidden costs
When you compare conveyancing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.