Conveyancing in Thatcham
Conveyancing is the process of preparing legal documents for a property sale, remortgage or lease extension, and transferring legal ownership if the property is being sold. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Thatcham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Thatcham and West Berkshire clients 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: Bracknell, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough and Wokingham
Buying property in Thatcham
One of England's oldest towns, Thatcham in Berkshire is known for its nature discovery centre, a variety of shops, and Thatcham Lake for fishing. It offers a balance of historical charm and modern convenience.
With a railway station providing services to Reading and Newbury, and good road links via the A4, Thatcham is a convenient location for commuting. The town has a population of approximately 26,000.
Council Tax in Thatcham (2023/24)
Thatcham is in West Berkshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,435.10 |
| B | £1,674.28 |
| C | £1,913.46 |
| D | £2,152.65 |
| E | £2,631.02 |
| F | £3,109.38 |
| G | £3,587.75 |
| H | £4,305.30 |
What does a Thatcham conveyancing solicitor do?
During a property purchase, a lawyer will take care of the technical side of buying a home.
They will order searches, raise enquires of the seller, review contracts, and handle post-completion tasks, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Thatcham conveyancing solicitors could also undertake high value properties and issues related to green belt land.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage must check the property meets their criteria for lending.
If your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, such as Lloyds Bank, Cynergy Bank and Newcastle Building Society - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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Leasehold flats
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential traps awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and onerous clauses in the lease.
Your 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?
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Selling a house or flat in Thatcham
When selling homes in Thatcham, your lawyer will compile key documents, like the title deeds and ID forms, and help you fill out these forms. Duties include sorting out potential snags, responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and redeeming the mortgage.
In order to facilitate a faster completion, your conveyancing solicitor will communicate effectively with all parties, such as agents, lenders and landlords.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Thatcham?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat or house is quite a lot more involved than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Thatcham must undertake additional work. This can involve sourcing an up-to-date service charge statement, through to insurance details.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a Thatcham conveyancing solicitor as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Thatcham
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your mortgage lender's behalf.
We work with solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from HSBC or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Holmesdale Building Society, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, buying out an ex-partner or giving a property to a family member, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Thatcham?
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they carry out during your property transaction.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your conveyancing solicitor during the conveyancing process. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check for additional fees
Some firms list extra charges in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill. Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
