Conveyancing in Liphook
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Liphook, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Liphook and throughout East Hampshire 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: Bordon, Godalming, Haslemere and Southampton
Buying property in Liphook
A village in Hampshire, Liphook is known for its Bohunt Manor Golf Club, and the nearby South Downs. Liphook has a railway station, providing links to Portsmouth and London Waterloo. Liphook has a population of approximately 8,000.
Council Tax in Liphook (2023/24)
Liphook is in East Hampshire District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,352.17 |
| B | £1,577.53 |
| C | £1,802.89 |
| D | £2,028.25 |
| E | £2,478.97 |
| F | £2,929.69 |
| G | £3,380.42 |
| H | £4,056.50 |
What will my Liphook solicitor do?
Your property lawyer oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, such as paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Liphook conveyancing solicitors may also undertake flood risk searches.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the lender will need to confirm that the property's value is enough to cover the amount of the mortgage.
If your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Liphook transaction without delay.
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We can assist home buyers in Liphook with the conveyancing for:
When you purchase a house or flat in a Liphook conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include solar panel restrictions, and an unapproved loft conversion. Conservation areas in Liphook and across the East Hampshire local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
There are around half a million listed properties in England and Wales - around 1,430 of which are in East Hampshire District Council. Liphook listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Buying a listed building
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold property in the UK requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and marriage value issues.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer 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?
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Selling a house or flat in Liphook
When selling homes in Liphook, your conveyancing solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including property information forms and title deeds.
The lawyer will sort out potential snags, respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handle the mortgage redemption.
In order to facilitate a faster completion, the solicitor will work with all parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The conveyancing for selling leasehold houses or flats can take much longer.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review these documents, including a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. Delays are usually the result of the time required by your solicitor to source this information.
It could take several weeks to collect the managing agent's information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent, so the solicitor should get this underway at the earliest opportunity.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Liphook
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (7 December, 2024)
Double check your solicitor is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 banks and building societies. Whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Metro Bank or taking out a lifetime mortgage from Accord, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
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Transferring Equity in Liphook
Whether you are tax planning for the future, transferring the ownership of a property to your children or changing the legal ownership structure, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your property lawyer can handle the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Liphook?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal work that they complete on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a higher-than-expected final bill. Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, when comparing quotes.
