Conveyancing in Rugeley
Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Rugeley, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Rugeley and throughout Cannock Chase 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: Burton Upon Trent, Stoke On Trent and Wolverhampton
Buying property in Rugeley
A historic market town in Staffordshire, Rugeley is known for its close proximity to Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the annual Rugeley Charter Fair, and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The town has a population of around 24,000.
Council Tax in Rugeley (2023/24)
Rugeley is in Cannock Chase District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,387.61 |
| B | £1,618.88 |
| C | £1,850.15 |
| D | £2,081.42 |
| E | £2,543.96 |
| F | £3,006.49 |
| G | £3,469.03 |
| H | £4,162.84 |
What does a property lawyer do?
The conveyancer will take care of the technical side of buying a property. They will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review the contract of sale and complete any post-sale actions, like paying Stamp Duty and HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Rugeley conveyancing solicitors may undertake coal mining searches, due to the area's mining history.
Buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, your lender will need to confirm that the property's value is enough to cover the amount of the mortgage.
Your transaction could take weeks longer if your lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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There are around half a million listed properties across the country, and around 80 of which are in Cannock Chase District Council. Listed buildings in and near to Rugeley include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will clarify the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting. Read more:Listed buildings
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Selling a house or flat in Rugeley
When selling a property in Rugeley, your conveyancer will arrange all the necessary documentation, including title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes resolving issues like absence of easement and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.
Your lawyer will coordinate with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, to confirm that the move completes without delay.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, it can take considerably longer to conduct the conveyancing to sell leasehold properties, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's conveyancer must review this leasehold-related paperwork, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. The time it takes your solicitor to get these documents together is commonly the source of delays.
It could take several weeks to collect these details if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent, so your conveyancing solicitor ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The base interest rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
Check your mortgage lender's legal panel includes your conveyancer before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders. Whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Virgin Money or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Aviva, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity in Rugeley
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, purchasing another owner's stake or gifting a property, you'll need the help of a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Rugeley conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing quotes often include costs that might be new to many:
Conveyancing legal fees
The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your solicitor's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions, leading to an inflated final bill. Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
