Conveyancing in Staines
Conveyancing is defined as the work a solicitor or licenced conveyancer does to transfer a property from one party to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Staines, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Staines and throughout Runnymede 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.
Other areas covered: Ashford Surrey, Chertsey and Egham
Buying property in Staines
A town on the River Thames in Surrey, Staines is known for its bustling shopping centres, scenic riverside, and open green spaces, including Lammas and Laleham Parks. The town is home to a variety of local amenities, shops, and eateries.
Staines benefits from excellent transport links with its train station providing services to London, and easy access to the M25. The town has a population of approximately 19,000.
Council Tax in Staines (2023/24)
Staines is in Runnymede Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,447.05 |
| B | £1,688.22 |
| C | £1,929.39 |
| D | £2,170.57 |
| E | £2,652.92 |
| F | £3,135.27 |
| G | £3,617.62 |
| H | £4,341.14 |
What does a Staines conveyancing solicitor do?
A property lawyer plays an essential role during a property purchase, and guides you through the legal side of a home purchase. The solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale, and take care of tasks after the sale, including paying SDLT.
Staines conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying an auction property or buying a student buy-to-let, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your lender.
Being a member of a lender's panel means your solicitor can act for your bank or building society.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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We can also assist Staines home movers with the legal work for:
When buying a home in a Staines conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for restrictive covenants, e.g. noise level restrictions, and tree preservation orders (TPOs). Conservation areas in Staines and the Runnymede local authority include Egham Hythe, Thorpe, Chertsey, Egham and Englefield Green.Buying in a conservation area
Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed properties exist across the country - around 320 of which are in Runnymede Borough Council. Listed buildings in and near to Staines include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, required consent for any alterations and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build
The conveyancing for purchasing a new build in Staines is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A good solicitor in Staines will need to be qualified to handle things like dealing with fast exchange timeframes, working to builders' exchange timelines and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Foundation.
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Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like and unfair clauses in the lease.
Your conveyancing 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 property in Staines
When you're looking to sell a home in Staines, you can expect your solicitor to first assemble all essential documents, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and the contract of sale.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling obstacles like missing planning consent.By taking steps to coordinate with all parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your conveyancing solicitor will ensure the sale of your home completes quickly.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling leasehold houses or flats typically takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor 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 the solicitor to get these documents together.
The solicitor should start this process at the earliest opportunity, as the managing agent's information can take weeks to collect if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Staines
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, your solicitor must be able to act for your bank or building society.
We work with solicitors who are on all major mortgage lenders' panels, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Metro Bank or moving to a buy to let mortgage with Harpenden Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Staines Transfer of equity
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, gifting a home or buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, a transfer of equity is required.
Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Staines: What to expect
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Conveyancing legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the tasks they complete during your property transaction. The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a commons registration search.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
If you are comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher final bill.
