Conveyancing in Kidlington
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 Kidlington, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Kidlington and throughout Cherwell 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.
Buying property in Kidlington
A large village in Oxfordshire, Kidlington is known for its Kidlington Green, Cherwell Valley Walks, and the nearby Blenheim Palace. Kidlington is well-served by bus routes to Oxford. Kidlington has a population of approximately 14,000.
Council Tax in Kidlington (2023/24)
Kidlington is in Cherwell District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,495.10 |
| B | £1,744.28 |
| C | £1,993.46 |
| D | £2,242.65 |
| E | £2,741.02 |
| F | £3,239.38 |
| G | £3,737.75 |
| H | £4,485.30 |
What will my solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor will address all the legal details of a home purchase.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
In addition to standard searches, Kidlington conveyancing solicitors may also undertake radon searches and additional checks and covenants, if required, for the transfer of listed buildings and heritage properties.
Buying a property with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
If your conveyancer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and incur more costs.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Kidlington transaction smoothly.
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We can also help home movers in Kidlington with the conveyancing for:
When buying a home in a Kidlington conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the home, e.g. access rights, and business use restrictions. Conservation areas in Kidlington and across the Cherwell local authority include Fritwell, Tadmarton, Banbury and Milton.Conservation area
There are over half a million listed properties in England and Wales - around 2,380 of which are in Cherwell District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Kidlington include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Our expert solicitor panel will explain to you the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Examples include consent for additions like solar panels, and a requirement to use original or historically appropriate materials. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for buying a new build property in Kidlington is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
Your solicitor in Kidlington must be able to deal with things like dealing with fast exchange timeframes, investigating issues with drains and roads that serve the property and your lender's mortgage requirements.
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Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold property in the UK can be very involved. The many potential traps awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like unpaid service charges by the existing leaseholder and onerous clauses in the lease.
A good property lawyer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling property in Kidlington
For the sale of homes in Kidlington, the solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, such as the sale contract and the various property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The lawyer's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, dealing with complications like an unofficial roof terrace and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking steps to liaise with key parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, the solicitor will ensure the sale is completed without incident.
I am selling a leasehold property in Kidlington - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is much more difficult than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Kidlington will need to conduct additional tasks. This can involve collating all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the lease.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the seller instruct a conveyancer as soon as possible.
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Remortgage in Kidlington
The official base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Don't forget to confirm your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders, so whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Bank of Ireland or moving to a first time buyer mortgage with Swansea Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity in Kidlington
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, gifting a home or changing the legal ownership structure, a transfer of equity is required.
Your conveyancer will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Kidlington?
Solicitors' fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the legal services they provide for you.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a commons registration search.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms list extra charges in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill. When comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote.
