Conveyancing in Sunbury On Thames
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Sunbury On Thames, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Sunbury On Thames and throughout Spelthorne 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: Ashford Surrey, Hampton and Weybridge
Buying property in Sunbury On Thames
A suburban village in Surrey, Sunbury On Thames is known for its scenic riverside, open green spaces, and community events. Sunbury Walled Garden and Kempton Park Racecourse are popular attractions.
The village is well-connected with a railway station providing services to London, and easy access to the M3. Sunbury On Thames has a population of approximately 18,000.
Council Tax in Sunbury On Thames (2023/24)
Sunbury On Thames is in Spelthorne Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,467.86 |
| B | £1,712.50 |
| C | £1,957.14 |
| D | £2,201.79 |
| E | £2,691.08 |
| F | £3,180.36 |
| G | £3,669.65 |
| H | £4,403.58 |
What do Sunbury On Thames conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer or solicitor guides you through the legal side of buying a property.
The solicitor will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and handle post-completion tasks, such as HMLR registration.
Sunbury On Thames conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying a new build property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the mortgage lender. Your transaction could take weeks longer if your conveyancer is not on your lender's panel.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, including Santander, AIB and Cambridge Building Society, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can help buyers in Sunbury On Thames with the legal work for:
When buying a property in a conservation area, your lawyer will check for planning approval issues, including an unapproved loft conversion or facade maintenance obligations. Conservation areas in Sunbury On Thames and the Spelthorne local authority include:Conservation areas
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential problems awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and leases with fewer than 80 years to run.
A good property lawyer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Sunbury On Thames
As part of the property selling process in Sunbury On Thames, your solicitor will compile key documents, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and the sale contract.
The solicitor's role involves resolving issues like restrictive covenants, answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling the mortgage redemption.
Your solicitor will communicate effectively with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, to help ensure the move completes as soon as possible.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can take much longer.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see this leasehold-related paperwork, including management company information. Delays are usually the result of the time it takes your solicitor to gather this paperwork.
Your solicitor should start this process even before you have found a buyer, as these details could take several weeks to collect if the managing agent is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
You should check the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is on your lender's legal panel before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels, so whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Nationwide or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Bluestone, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Sunbury On Thames Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, buying out an ex-partner after a separation or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your solicitor can handle the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Sunbury On Thames?
Legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancer for the tasks they complete during your property transaction. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote. Some firms include extra costs in the small print. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
