Conveyancing in Marlow
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from a seller to a buyer. handled by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Marlow, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Marlow and throughout Wycombe 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: High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Slough and Wycombe
Buying property in Marlow
A town in Buckinghamshire, Marlow is known for its Marlow Bridge, Higginson Park, and the nearby Chiltern Hills. Marlow has a railway station, providing links to Maidenhead and High Wycombe. Marlow has a population of approximately 14,000.
Council Tax in Marlow (2023/24)
Marlow 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 do Marlow conveyancing solicitors do?
Your property lawyer will take care of the technical side of a home purchase.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Marlow conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks related to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas or green belt land.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of your mortgage lender. If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your bank or building society's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Marlow transaction without delay.
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We have also helped home buyers in Marlow with the legal work for:
When you purchase a property in a conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. conservation oversight or new boundaries, fences and railings. Conservation areas in Marlow and across the Wycombe local authority include Totteridge, Hughenden Manor, Wooburn Green and Hampden House.Conservation area
There exist around half a million listed properties across the country - around 1,310 of which are in Wycombe District Council. Marlow listed buildings and properties include: Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and a requirement to use original or historically appropriate materials. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a property in Marlow
For the sale of a Marlow house or flat, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, including title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The lawyer's duties entail resolving any potential issues, answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and redeeming the mortgage.By taking steps to coordinate with both sides, including agents, managing agents and lenders, your solicitor will ensure the transfer of ownership is completed without incident.
Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes. The legal work for selling leasehold properties usually takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review these documents, like a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance and a current statement of service charges. The time required by your solicitor to get these documents together is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take weeks to collect the managing agent's information if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact, so your lawyer ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage in Marlow
The base interest rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
You will need to verify your chosen remortgage solicitor is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on all major mortgage lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Bank of Scotland or taking out a first time buyer mortgage from Chelsea Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity in Marlow
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, changing the legal ownership structure or gifting a home, you will need to work with a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your property lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Marlow?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the tasks they complete for you.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the T's & C's
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
