Conveyancing in High Wycombe
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in High Wycombe, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped High Wycombe and Wycombe 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, Great Missenden, Marlow, Milton Keynes and Wycombe
Buying property in High Wycombe
Surrounded by the Chilterns countryside, High Wycombe is the second largest town in Buckinghamshire after Milton Keynes.
Recent major redevelopments of the town are seen as major milestones in its regeneration and include high end shopping outlets and restaurants, plus a host of leisure facilities including a gym, cinema and bowling alley.
We've put together our handy guide on the most frequently asked High Wycombe conveyancing questions. These FAQs cover some of the terms property lawyers and conveyancers use, and common hurdles during the property buying and selling process.
Council Tax in High Wycombe (2023/24)
High Wycombe is in Wycombe 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 High Wycombe solicitor do?
The conveyancer will address all the legal details of buying a property.
They will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the contract of sale and complete any post-sale actions, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying SDLT.
High Wycombe conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for your lender. Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can act for your bank.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your High Wycombe transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
We can also help High Wycombe buyers with the legal work for:
When purchasing a home in a High Wycombe conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for planning approval issues, including a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions', and exterior paint restrictions. Conservation areas in High Wycombe and across the Wycombe local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
Roughly half a million listed buildings exist across the country - around 1,310 of which are in Wycombe District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to High Wycombe include: Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent for additions like solar panels and a duty to report finds or discoveries on the property. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from a not-for-profit housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than a straightforward purchase. This is because shared ownership homes are all leasehold. Our expert solicitor panel has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Shared Ownership
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be very involved. The many potential complications awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like unreasonable managing agent fees and short leases.
Your conveyancing solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
Read more:
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 house or flat in High Wycombe
When selling a High Wycombe house or flat, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, including the sale contract and the various property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
Their duties entail answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and dealing with complications like missing building regulations.
To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your solicitor will liaise with key parties, such as agents, lenders and landlords.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The legal work for selling leasehold houses or flats usually takes longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and management company information. The time needed by to gather this paperwork is commonly the source of delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your lawyer ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (17 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 your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the panels of all major lenders, so whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Leeds Building Society or taking out an interest only mortgage from Darlington Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your lender
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Transferring Equity
If you want to make changes to the ownership of your property, whether you are gifting a property, tax planning for the future or adding a new partner to your property's title, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your legal representative will complete the process for a fixed fee.
Read more:
Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical High Wycombe conveyancing fees?
Getting a conveyancing quote online takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the legal services they provide on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a bankruptcy search.
Read the terms and conditions
Watch out for additional charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a higher final bill.