Conveyancing in Great Missenden
Conveyancing is the legal process used for transferring ownership of a property from one party to another, or the work involved in a remortgage or transfer of equity. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Great Missenden, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Great Missenden and Chiltern 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: Amersham, Beaconsfield, Bletchley, Chesham, Milton Keynes and Wycombe
Buying property in Great Missenden
A village in Buckinghamshire, Great Missenden is known for its Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, and the nearby Chiltern Hills. Great Missenden has a railway station, providing links to London and Aylesbury. Great Missenden has a population of approximately 9,000.
Council Tax in Great Missenden (2023/24)
Great Missenden is in Chiltern 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 does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer plays an essential role during a property purchase, and helps you with the legal aspect of buying a property.
Your lawyer will raise enquires of the seller, order searches, review contracts and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like HMLR registration, are completed.
Great Missenden conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank.
Lender panel approval will mean your solicitor can act for your chosen mortgage provider.More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Great Missenden transaction without delay.
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When buying a property in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will check for potential planning issues, which could include conservation oversight or lack of consent for demolished outbuildings or walls. Conservation areas in Great Missenden and across the Chiltern local authority include:Buying a property in a conservation area
Approximately 500,000 listed properties exist in England and Wales, 1,014 of which are in Chiltern District Council. Listed buildings in and near to Great Missenden include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will advise you on what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include required consent for landscaping, and . Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The conveyancing process for acquiring a new build in Great Missenden can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A property lawyer in Great Missenden will need to be qualified to handle things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, ensuring new estate roads are adopted and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and BOPAS.
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Selling a property in Great Missenden
At the start of the property selling process in Great Missenden, the solicitor will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and ID forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The conveyancer's role involves overcoming hurdles such as missing planning consent, answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, your conveyancing solicitor will coordinate with all stakeholders, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the conveyancing on leasehold properties, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. Delays are usually the result of the time required by your lawyer to get these documents together.
It can take a long time to gather this information if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact, so the solicitor should commence this even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Great Missenden
The base interest rate is 4.5% (11 September, 2025)
Before you instruct, make sure you verify your lawyer's lender panel membership.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Leeds Building Society or moving to a tracker mortgage with Aviva, we can help.
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Great Missenden Transfer of equity
Whether you are buying out a co-owner, gifting a share of a property or estate planning, you will need a solicitor who specialises in transfers of equity. Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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Conveyancing fees
Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your solicitor for the tasks they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
If you are comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill.
