Conveyancing in Swindon
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Swindon, 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 Swindon and throughout Wiltshire 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 Swindon
Swindon in Wiltshire lies halfway between Reading and Bristol on the Great Western Railway line and grew as an important locomotive repair works in the mid-nineteenth century. It saw further growth in the 1950s as an 'expanded town' under the Town Development Act 1952.
There are several major employers in Swindon, including manufacturing and the also boasts the HQ of the UK Space Agency and the National Trust.
Council Tax in Swindon (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,390.80 |
| B | £1,622.60 |
| C | £1,854.40 |
| D | £2,086.20 |
| E | £2,549.80 |
| F | £3,013.40 |
| G | £3,477.00 |
| H | £4,172.40 |
What do Swindon conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer plays a pivotal role in a purchase. Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the contract of sale and handle post-completion tasks, including HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Swindon conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a flat or buying a second home, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage. Being a member of a lender's panel means your solicitor can represent the interests of your mortgage provider.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can help Swindon home buyers with the legal work for:
When purchasing a property in a Swindon conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for restrictive covenants, e.g. business use restrictions, and heritage access. Conservation areas in Swindon and across the Wiltshire local authority include:Conservation areas
There are around 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales, and around 720 of which are in Swindon Borough Council. Listed buildings in and near to Swindon include: Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like solar panels. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from a not-for-profit housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than buying a home outright. With years of experience, our specialist panel of solicitors can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build
The legal work for buying a new build property in Swindon can be more complex than the legal work required to purchase an established property.
A solicitor in Swindon must be able to deal with things like dealing with delays associated with off-plan, confirming right of way over drains and sewers and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and Castle.
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Leasehold flats
Almost all flats are leasehold. Leasehold houses are less common, but there are still an estimated 1 million such properties across the country. The legal work for leasehold property typically takes longer than a freehold home because there is more to prepare and there is greater complexity.
Varied factors, such as an absent freeholder or slow receipt of the managing agent information, can lead to serious delays.
Our expert leasehold conveyancing team complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month, and our proactive approach means delays are less likely to occur.
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Selling a property in Swindon
For the sale of a home in Swindon, your lawyer will assemble all essential documents, including the draft contract and ID forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The lawyer's duties entail dealing with complications like a lack of planning permission, responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling the mortgage redemption.Your solicitor will work with all parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, so your sale of your property is completed without incident.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Swindon?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is a great deal more difficult compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Swindon must carry out additional tasks, for example getting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of historical insurance claims.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold house or flat, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a solicitor as early as possible.
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Remortgage conveyancing
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 5.25% (7 December, 2024)
Before appointing a solicitor, verify your conveyancing solicitor is on your mortgage lender's panel.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels, so whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with the Co-operative Bank or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Aldermore Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are taking over the share of another owner, dealing with inheritance tax planning or transferring the ownership of a property to your children, you will need to work with a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity. Your solicitor will deal with the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Swindon?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal work that they complete. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
