Conveyancing in Northam
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Northam, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Northam and throughout Southampton with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Northam
A small town in Devon, Northam is known for its local community, Northam Burrows Country Park, and the nearby Appledore and Westward Ho!. The town has a population of approximately 3,000.
Council Tax in Northam (2023/24)
Northam is in Southampton City Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,372.24 |
| B | £1,600.95 |
| C | £1,829.65 |
| D | £2,058.36 |
| E | £2,515.77 |
| F | £2,973.19 |
| G | £3,430.60 |
| H | £4,116.72 |
What does a Northam conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer or solicitor handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property, and leads you through the legal side of buying a property. This means performing due diligence on the property, like applying for searches from local authorities (e.g. Southampton UA), raising questions about how the seller has used the property and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
Northam conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for issues related to mundic, flood risk, radon and tin mining searches.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
If you are buying a house or flat with a mortgage, your solicitor will investigate the property to confirm that the property is worth the loan that the bank or building society will provide.
If your lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete.Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Northam transaction smoothly.
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When purchasing a property in a Northam conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for potential planning breaches, including visible satellite dishes and antennas or lack of approval for an extension. Conservation areas in Northam and the Southampton local authority include:Conservation areas
Around 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, and around 370 of which are in Southampton City Council. Listed buildings in and around Northam include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include regular upkeep, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and . Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Listed buildings
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Selling property in Northam
When selling a Northam property, your conveyancing solicitor will compile key documents, such as the title deeds and the various property information forms. The duties of a seller's solicitor includes handling obstacles like a dispute with the freeholder, responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and redeeming the mortgage.
Your lawyer will coordinate with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, so your sale of your home is completed without incident.
I am selling a leasehold property in Northam - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is a great deal more technical in comparison with a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Northam will need to conduct additional work, such as obtaining all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the buildings insurance for the common parts.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is recommended that you instruct a conveyancer as soon as is practicable.
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Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
You should check your solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are panel members for all major building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Barclays Bank or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Cynergy Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, inheritance tax planning or adding a new partner to your property's title, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Northam?
It only takes a minute to get a conveyancing quote, but knowing what's actually included can be complex.
Legal fees
Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your conveyancing solicitor will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the T's & C's
Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing quotes.
