Conveyancing in Marlborough
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Marlborough and Wiltshire 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: Calne, Hungerford, Newbury, Swindon and Tidworth
Buying property in Marlborough
A market town in Wiltshire, Marlborough is known for its Marlborough White Horse, Merchant's House, and the nearby Avebury Stone Circle. Marlborough is well-served by bus routes to Swindon. Marlborough has a population of approximately 8,400.
Council Tax in Marlborough (2023/24)
Marlborough is in Wiltshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,477.53 |
| B | £1,723.78 |
| C | £1,970.03 |
| D | £2,216.29 |
| E | £2,708.80 |
| F | £3,201.31 |
| G | £3,693.82 |
| H | £4,432.58 |
What do Marlborough conveyancing solicitors do?
A property lawyer leads you through the legal side of buying a home. They will raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review contracts and fulfil post-completion formalities, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Marlborough conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
As part of the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of the bank.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
Read more:
Conveyancing for buying a property
Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
Approved by over 100 more
We can assist Marlborough home buyers with conveyancing for:
When you purchase a flat or house in a conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, which could include lack of building regulations for alterations, and facade maintenance restrictions. Conservation areas in Marlborough and across the Wiltshire local authority include:Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
New Build
The legal work for purchasing a new build home in Marlborough can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough must be able to deal with things like squaring developer incentives with lenders, handling initial Land Registry registration and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and Q Assure.
Read more:
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK is more complicated than buying a freehold. The many potential problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and marriage value issues.
A specialist leasehold 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?
4.8 out of 5
When we factored in eveything that was included - this was the best quote we could find
Selling a house or flat in Marlborough
When selling a Marlborough home, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, e.g. the title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The solicitor's duties entail responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolving any potential issues and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
Your solicitor will also communicate effectively with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, so the sale of your property completes quickly.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, it can take much longer to complete the legal work on leasehold houses or flats when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see several leasehold-related documents. These could include an up-to-date statement of service charges and management company information. The time it takes the solicitor to gather this paperwork is commonly the source of delays.
The seller's solicitor should commence this before a buyer has even been found, because these details can take a long time to gather if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Marlborough
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (29 April, 2025)
It's important that you check your conveyancer's lender panel membership before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with TSB or moving to a variable rate mortgage with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, we can help you.
Read more:
Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your lender
Get a remortgage conveyancing quote
Transferring Equity in Marlborough
Whether you are gifting a share of a property, inheritance tax planning or adding your spouse to the deeds, you will need a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity.
Your property lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a fixed fee.
Read more:
Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
Get a transfer of equity conveyancing quote
Conveyancing costs in Marlborough: What to expect
What is and is not included in a quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the tasks they complete during your transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the terms and conditions
Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill.
