Conveyancing in Romsey
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Romsey, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Romsey and throughout Test Valley 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.
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Buying property in Romsey
A market town in Hampshire, Romsey is known for its historic charm, Romsey Abbey, and the beautiful Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. With easy access to both Southampton and the New Forest, Romsey offers a tranquil lifestyle. The town has a population of approximately 20,000.
Council Tax in Romsey (2023/24)
Romsey is in Test Valley Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,330.55 |
| B | £1,552.30 |
| C | £1,774.06 |
| D | £1,995.82 |
| E | £2,439.34 |
| F | £2,882.85 |
| G | £3,326.37 |
| H | £3,991.64 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
During the home purchase, the property lawyer will handle all the legal elements of a home purchase. The solicitor will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review the lease (if applicable) and handle post-completion tasks, like HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Romsey conveyancing solicitors may also undertake flood risk searches.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank or building society.
Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor is able to represent your mortgage provider.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, from major banks like Lloyds Bank to smaller, specialist lenders including NRAM - helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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We can assist buyers in Romsey with the legal work for:
When you purchase a home in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for planning approval issues, e.g. replacement of original windows, and exterior paint restrictions. Conservation areas in Romsey and across the Test Valley local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
There exist around half a million listed buildings across the country - around 2,200 of which are in Test Valley Borough Council. Listed buildings in and around Romsey include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to employ traditional construction techniques . Read more:Listed buildings
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and excessive freehold premiums.
A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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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?
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Selling a house or flat in Romsey
When selling a property in Romsey, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including the various property information forms and title deeds. The lawyer will resolve any potential issues, advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and handle the mortgage redemption. Your lawyer will also coordinate with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, confirming that the sale of your property is completed successfully.
I am selling a leasehold property in Romsey - what do I need to know?
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Romsey
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
Before instructing, make sure you verify your solicitor's lender panel status.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of lenders, so whether you are switching to an offset mortgage from Virgin Money or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity
If you are looking to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, purchasing another owner's stake or gifting a share of a property, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will complete the process 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 Romsey?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the work they carry out during your property transaction.
Disbursements (third party costs)
A disbursement is an expense your conveyancer will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some firms may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill. When comparing quotes, beware of extra fees.
