Conveyancing in Malvern
Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Malvern, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Malvern and Malvern Hills 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: Droitwich, Kidderminster, Redditch, Tewkesbury and Worcester
Buying property in Malvern
A town in Worcestershire, Malvern is known for its Malvern Hills, Malvern Theatres, and the nearby Eastnor Castle. Malvern has two railway stations, providing links to Worcester and Hereford. Malvern has a population of approximately 30,000.
Council Tax in Malvern (2023/24)
Malvern is in Malvern Hills District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,387.85 |
B | £1,619.15 |
C | £1,850.46 |
D | £2,081.77 |
E | £2,544.39 |
F | £3,007.00 |
G | £3,469.62 |
H | £4,163.54 |
What does a Malvern conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer plays a key role after an offer has been accepted.
They will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, such as applying for searches from local authorities (e.g. Malvern Hills Council), raising questions for the seller's solicitor and ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred.
Malvern conveyancing solicitors may also carry out flood risk assessments due to river proximity (Severn and Avon).
Are you taking out a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a listed building or purchasing a build-to-rent property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society. Acceptance on a lender's panel will mean your solicitor can represent the interests of your chosen lender.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Malvern 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 assist buyers in Malvern with conveyancing for:
Around 500,000 listed buildings exist in England and Wales, and around 1,950 of which are in Malvern Hills District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Malvern include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Our specialist panel of solicitors will offer guidance on what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build home in Malvern is often more complex than that for an existing property.
A conveyancing solicitor in Malvern must be able to deal with things like investigating developer incentives, negotiating new build contracts and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Q Assure.
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Selling property in Malvern
When selling property in Malvern, your solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and ID forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The solicitor will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and address potential issues.
Your solicitor will coordinate with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, confirming that the sale of your property completes without delay.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell leasehold properties when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The solicitor acting for the buyer must review these documents, like management company information and a current statement of service charges. Delays are usually caused by the time it takes to source this information.
It can take a long time to gather this information if the managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so the seller's solicitor ought to start this process even before a sale has been agreed.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Malvern
The official base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, you will need to check that your lawyer can act for your chosen lender.
We work with solicitors who are on the panels of almost all building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with TSB or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Barnsley Building Society, we can help.
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Check our panel solicitors can act for your lender
Get a remortgage conveyancing quote
Transfer of equity
If you are intending to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are purchasing another owner's stake, tax planning for the future or gifting a home, a transfer of equity is required.
Your conveyancer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Malvern?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the work they complete. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check for additional fees
Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.