Conveyancing in Trowbridge
Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Trowbridge, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Trowbridge and Wiltshire 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: Chippenham, Frome, Melksham and Swindon
Buying property in Trowbridge
A town in Wiltshire, Trowbridge is known for its historic architecture, its indoor shopping centre, and the scenic Biss Meadows Country Park. The town offers a variety of housing options.
Trowbridge railway station provides services to Bath and Bristol, and the A361 provides good road links. The town has a population of approximately 33,000.
Council Tax in Trowbridge (2023/24)
Trowbridge is in Wiltshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,477.53 |
| B | £1,723.78 |
| C | £1,970.03 |
| D | £2,216.29 |
| E | £2,708.80 |
| F | £3,201.31 |
| G | £3,693.82 |
| H | £4,432.58 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancing solicitor assists you with the legal aspect of the transaction.
They will raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review contracts and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Trowbridge conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are purchasing a build-to-rent property or buying a residential property to live in, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your bank or building society. If your solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Trowbridge transaction smoothly.
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When buying a home in a Trowbridge conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for planning approval issues, including new boundaries, fences and railings, and maintenance obligations. Conservation areas in Trowbridge and the Wiltshire local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
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Selling a property in Trowbridge
For the sale of a home in Trowbridge, your solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, such as the various property information forms and the draft contract.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes handling obstacles like a defective lease and responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor. Your solicitor will also coordinate with all parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, to help ensure the move is completed successfully.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Correct, it can take much longer to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold home, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see these documents, like a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance and an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time needed by to gather this paperwork is commonly the source of delays.
It can take a long time to gather this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond, so your lawyer should start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Trowbridge
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before appointing a solicitor, you should confirm that your solicitor is able to act for your mortgage lender.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of all major lenders, so whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with the Co-operative Bank or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Investec Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are changing the legal ownership structure, gifting a share of a property or estate planning, you'll need a conveyancing solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your property lawyer can handle the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Trowbridge?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they carry out during your property transaction. The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a mining search.
Check the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges.
