Conveyancing in Gerrards Cross
Conveyancing refers to the legal and administrative process required to transfer property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Gerrards Cross, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Gerrards Cross and throughout South Bucks handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Ruislip, Slough and Wycombe
Buying property in Gerrards Cross
A town in Buckinghamshire, Gerrards Cross is known for its affluent community, the Bull Hotel, and the nearby Chiltern Hills. Gerrards Cross has a railway station, providing links to London Marylebone. Gerrards Cross has a population of approximately 8,000.
Council Tax in Gerrards Cross (2023/24)
Gerrards Cross is in South Bucks District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,451.23 |
B | £1,693.10 |
C | £1,934.98 |
D | £2,176.85 |
E | £2,660.59 |
F | £3,144.34 |
G | £3,628.08 |
H | £4,353.70 |
What will my Gerrards Cross solicitor do?
Your conveyancer will address all the legal details of buying a property. The solicitor will raise enquires of the seller, order searches, review contracts and fulfil post-completion formalities, such as paying Stamp Duty and HMLR registration.
Gerrards Cross conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Purchasing a home with a mortgage?
As part of the house buying process, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of your mortgage lender.
Lender panel approval means your solicitor is able to represent your mortgage provider.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Gerrards Cross transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help Gerrards Cross home movers with the legal work for:
When buying a house or flat in a Gerrards Cross conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the house or flat, e.g. access rights, and business use restrictions. Conservation areas in Gerrards Cross and across the South Bucks local authority include:Conservation areas
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build property in Gerrards Cross is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A solicitor in Gerrards Cross must be able to deal with things like dealing with failures to arrange warranty provider inspections, confirming building regulation compliance and working with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and ICW.
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Buying a leasehold property
can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential complications lying in wait for the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and unreasonable lease extension premiums.
Your 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
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
Selling a property in Gerrards Cross
When you're looking to sell a Gerrards Cross property, you can expect your solicitor to first compile key documents, including the title deeds and ID forms.
The lawyer will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor, address potential issues and redeem the existing mortgage. Your lawyer will work with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, ensuring that the home move completes quickly.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, it can take much longer to complete the legal work on leasehold properties, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's conveyancer will expect to see several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. The time it takes the seller's conveyancer to get these documents together is commonly the source of delays.
The seller's solicitor should start this process at the earliest opportunity, as these details can take weeks to collect if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
You should verify the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is on your lender's panel before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who can work with 99% of all building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Barclays Bank or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Aviva, we can help.
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Transfer of equity in Gerrards Cross
If you need to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are gifting a home, estate planning or purchasing another owner's stake, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Gerrards Cross?
Conveyancing legal fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Conveyancing disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or telegraphic transfer fees.
Check for hidden costs
Some firms include additional fees in the small print, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing quotes.