Conveyancing in Telford
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Telford, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Telford and throughout Telford & Wrekin 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: Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton
Buying property in Telford
Named after civil engineer Thomas Telford, this Shropshire town lies 30 miles north-west of Birmingham. It was created as a new town in the 1960s and encompassed other small towns such as Oakengates and Wellington. Advertised as the 'Birthplace of Industry' Telford is the largest town in Shropshire and one of the UK's fastest-growing towns, yet close to open countryside around the Wrekin and the River Severn.
It was named in 2014 as the happiest place to live in the West Midlands. With a full range of housing types plus an active house building programme underway, Telford offers potential home owners a great choice of property.
Council Tax in Telford (2023/24)
Telford is in Telford & Wrekin Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,290.40 |
B | £1,505.47 |
C | £1,720.53 |
D | £1,935.60 |
E | £2,365.73 |
F | £2,795.87 |
G | £3,226.00 |
H | £3,871.20 |
What will my Telford solicitor do?
The conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase. They will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and take care of tasks after the sale, like HMLR registration.
Telford conveyancing solicitors may carry out mining searches due to historical coal, lead and copper mining.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of your lender. If your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and incur more costs.
Over 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Telford transaction without delay.
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We can also help Telford buyers with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a house or flat in a conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. lack of approval for an extension, and roof alterations. Conservation areas in Telford and across the Telford and Wrekin local authority include:Conservation areas
There are over half a million listed properties in England and Wales, and around 820 of which are in Telford & Wrekin Council. Listed buildings in and around Telford include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting. Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership (sometimes referred to as shared equity) technically means purchasing a share in the property (e.g. 25% or 50%) from a not-for-profit housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, our panel of specialist solicitors can assist you with every aspect of the purchase process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Selling property in Telford
As part of the property selling process in Telford, your solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes handling obstacles like lack of consent for alterations, responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and handling the mortgage redemption. Your solicitor will coordinate with all stakeholders, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to confirm that the sale completes without delay.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell leasehold houses or flats when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. Delays are usually the result of the time needed by the seller's conveyancer to source this information.
It can take a long time to gather this information if the managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so your solicitor should commence this before a buyer has even been found.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Telford
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (17 February, 2025)
Before you instruct, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your mortgage lender's behalf.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can work with 99% of all building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Barclays or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Swansea Building Society, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity
If you are looking to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property to your children, estate planning or buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Telford conveyancing fees?
Getting a conveyancing quote online is simple - but knowing what the quote does and does not include can be tricky.
Conveyancing fees
These legal fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the tasks they complete. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
A disbursement is a cost that your solicitor or conveyancer must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some firms list extra charges in the small print. This can lead to an inflated final bill.