Conveyancing in Melksham
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Melksham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Melksham and throughout Wiltshire 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.
Other areas covered: Bath, Chippenham, Salisbury and Swindon
Buying property in Melksham
A town in Wiltshire, Melksham is known for its weekly market, its local museum, and its close proximity to the historic city of Bath. Melksham has a railway station, providing links to Swindon and Southampton. The town has a population of approximately 20,000.
Council Tax in Melksham (2023/24)
Melksham 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 Melksham conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancing solicitor handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property. Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, including paying SDLT.
Melksham conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the lender.
If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Melksham transaction smoothly.
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When buying a home in a Melksham conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will check for covenants and restrictions, e.g. tree preservation orders (TPOs) or noise level restrictions. Conservation areas in Melksham and the Wiltshire local authority include:Buying a home in a conservation area
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a property in Melksham
When selling a Melksham property, your conveyancing solicitor will compile key documents, including the various property information forms and the title deeds. The lawyer's duties entail dealing with complications like lack of consent for alterations and responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries.
By taking action to coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, your conveyancing solicitor will help make sure your property sale completes quickly.I am selling a leasehold property in Melksham - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is quite a lot more technical than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Melksham will usually undertake extra work, including requesting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the insurance policy.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related issues sooner, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a solicitor as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your mortgage lender's behalf.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on the panels of all major mortgage lenders, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Lloyds Bank or moving to a tracker mortgage with Coventry Building Society, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity in Melksham
Whether you are adding one or more people to the deeds, tax planning for the future or gifting a share of a property, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Melksham: What to expect
Legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the tasks they complete on your behalf. Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in the small print. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
