Conveyancing in Thornbury
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Thornbury, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Thornbury and throughout South Gloucestershire 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: Cheltenham, Filton, Gloucester, Stroud and Yate
Buying property in Thornbury
Situated in Gloucestershire, Thornbury is a thriving market town known for its excellent educational institutions, including Thornbury Castle School. With a variety of independent shops and a rich calendar of community events, it offers a welcoming atmosphere.
Council Tax in Thornbury (2023/24)
Thornbury is in South Gloucestershire District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,460.87 |
B | £1,704.35 |
C | £1,947.83 |
D | £2,191.31 |
E | £2,678.27 |
F | £3,165.22 |
G | £3,652.18 |
H | £4,382.62 |
What do Thornbury conveyancing solicitors do?
In a property purchase, a solicitor will handle all the legal elements of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. They will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax, are completed.
Thornbury conveyancing solicitors may also undertake flood risk checks due to Severn and Avon rivers, radon gas, and issues related to the Cotswolds AONB.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
Whether you are buying at auction or buying a property to let, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your bank or building society. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost more if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your chosen lender's panel.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of lenders, including major banks like NatWest, to smaller lenders like Leeds Building Society and AIB, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help Thornbury buyers with the conveyancing for:
When you buy a property in a Thornbury conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, including noise level restrictions or local byelaws. Conservation areas in Thornbury and across the South Gloucestershire local authority include:Buying a property in a conservation area
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed buildings exist across the country, 2,133 of which are in South Gloucestershire District Council. Thornbury listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and required consent for landscaping. Our specialist panel of solicitors will help you understand what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Listed buildings
Leasehold property
Over 90% of flats in the UK are leasehold. Leasehold houses are less common, but there are still an estimated 1 million such properties across the country. Purchasing leasehold property typically takes longer than freehold property as the freeholder and/or managing agent are also involved.
Varied factors, such as absent freeholders or missing leasehold documents, can lead to serious delays.
Specialist leasehold solicitors complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month, and our proactive approach means delays are less likely to occur.
Selling property in Thornbury
When selling a Thornbury house or flat, the solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, including title deeds and assorted property information forms. The lawyer will sort out potential snags and reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries.
The solicitor will coordinate with all parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, confirming that the home move completes without delay.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling a leasehold house or flat can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's conveyancer will want to see several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and a current statement of service charges. The time needed by your lawyer to source this information is the common cause of such delays.
The solicitor should start this process at the earliest opportunity, as this paperwork can take weeks to collect if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, you will need to check that your solicitor can act for your chosen lender.
Quittance panel solicitors can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with TSB or moving to a capped mortgage with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your lender
Get a remortgage conveyancing quote
Transferring Equity
Whether you are buying out the equity of a joint owner, gifting a share of a property or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to work with a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity.
Your solicitor will complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
Read more:
Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
Get a transfer of equity conveyancing quote
How much does conveyancing cost in Thornbury?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they carry out for you.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an indemnity policy.
Check for additional fees
Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing quotes, watch out for additional charges.