Conveyancing in Radstock
Conveyancing is the process of preparing legal documents for a property sale, remortgage or lease extension, and transferring legal ownership if the property is being sold. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Radstock, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Radstock and throughout Bath & North East Somerset 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.
Buying property in Radstock
A town in Somerset, Radstock is known for its local community, the Radstock Museum, and being a gateway to the Somerset countryside. The town has a population of approximately 6,000.
Council Tax in Radstock (2023/24)
Radstock is in Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Band | Amount |
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A | £1,368.06 |
B | £1,596.07 |
C | £1,824.08 |
D | £2,052.09 |
E | £2,508.11 |
F | £2,964.13 |
G | £3,420.15 |
H | £4,104.18 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
Your property lawyer plays an essential role during a property purchase. The solicitor will order searches, raise enquires of the seller, review contracts and take care of tasks after the sale, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Radstock conveyancing solicitors would also undertake an assessment of the risk of flooding.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your mortgage bank.
Lender panel approval means your solicitor can represent the interests of your lender.More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Radstock transaction without delay.
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We can assist home movers in Radstock with the conveyancing for:
When buying a home in a Radstock conservation area, your property lawyer will check for restrictive covenants, e.g. rights of way, and rubbish disposal issues. Conservation areas in Radstock and the Bath and North East Somerset local authority include Englishcombe, Wellow, Bathampton, Bathford and East Harptree.Buying in a conservation area
New Build
The conveyancing process for acquiring a new build home in Radstock can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A property lawyer in Radstock will need to be qualified to handle things like handling unreasonable delays, checking that any contracts allow for future 'common parts' maintenance and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and Trenwick International.
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Selling a house or flat in Radstock
At the start of the property selling process in Radstock, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the various property information forms and title deeds.
The conveyancer will sort out potential snags and handle questions from the buyer's side.
By taking steps to work with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your solicitor will ensure the transfer of ownership completes as soon as possible.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling a leasehold property can result in long delays.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. Delays are usually caused by the time it takes your lawyer to get these documents together.
Your solicitor ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found, because this paperwork can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Radstock
The base interest rate is 4.5% (15 February, 2025)
You will need to verify the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is an approved member of your lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with TSB or taking out a 10-year tracker rate from Atom Bank, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your property to a child, tax planning for the future or purchasing another owner's stake, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your solicitor will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Radstock?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing fees
Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the work they carry out for you.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check what's included in your quote
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. Watch out for additional charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.