Conveyancing in Rugby
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Rugby, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Rugby and Warwickshire clients 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: Daventry, Leamington Spa, Lutterworth, Northampton, Nuneaton and Warwick
Buying property in Rugby
A market town in Warwickshire, Rugby is famed as the birthplace of rugby football. Known for its Rugby School, the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, and its location near the River Avon. The town has a population of approximately 71,000.
Council Tax in Rugby (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,443.98 |
| B | £1,684.64 |
| C | £1,925.30 |
| D | £2,165.97 |
| E | £2,647.30 |
| F | £3,128.62 |
| G | £3,609.95 |
| H | £4,331.94 |
What does a Rugby conveyancing solicitor do?
For a house or flat purchase, the property lawyer will take care of the technical side of a home purchase. Your lawyer will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, such as HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Rugby conveyancing solicitors could also undertake mining searches due to historical coal and mineral extraction.
Purchasing a home with a mortgage?
If you are buying a home with a mortgage, your solicitor will investigate the property to verify that the property is worth the loan that your bank or building society will provide.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your property lawyer is not on your bank's panel.We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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We can also assist buyers in Rugby with conveyancing for:
Around half a million listed buildings exist across the country - around 540 of which are in Rugby Borough Council. Rugby listed buildings and properties include: Our experienced panel of solicitors will clarify the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Examples include regular upkeep, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and an obligation to employ traditional construction techniques . Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build in Rugby can be complex.
A conveyancer in Rugby will need to be qualified to handle things like handling the uncertainties of buying off plan, confirming rights to use pipes and cables (e.g. phone, data, fibre, electricity) and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Trenwick International.
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Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complicated. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and unfair clauses in the lease.
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?
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Selling property in Rugby
When you're looking to sell a house or flat in Rugby, you can expect the solicitor to first compile key documents, including the draft contract and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The lawyer's duties entail answering the buyer's solicitor's questions and resolving issues like a planning issue.
Your solicitor will also liaise with key parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, to confirm that the sale is completed without incident.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling a leasehold home typically takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see these documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and an up-to-date statement of service charges. Delays are usually caused by the time needed by to get these documents together.
It could take several weeks to collect this information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your lawyer should commence this as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Rugby
The base interest rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
You will need to verify your chosen remortgage solicitor is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can work on behalf of almost all mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from TSB or taking out a 10-year tracker rate from Coventry Building Society, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity in Rugby
Whether you are adding a new partner to your property's title, gifting a share of a property or inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Rugby?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal services they provide during your property transaction. The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
A disbursement is a cost that your conveyancer must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a bank transfer fee.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.
