Conveyancing in Virginia Water
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Virginia Water, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Virginia Water and Runnymede 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.
Buying property in Virginia Water
A village in Surrey, Virginia Water is known for its namesake lake in Windsor Great Park, its luxurious properties, and Wentworth Golf Club. The village offers a high-end, rural lifestyle.
Virginia Water railway station provides services to London Waterloo, making it a desirable location for commuters. The village has a population of approximately 6,000.
Council Tax in Virginia Water (2023/24)
Virginia Water is in Runnymede Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,447.05 |
| B | £1,688.22 |
| C | £1,929.39 |
| D | £2,170.57 |
| E | £2,652.92 |
| F | £3,135.27 |
| G | £3,617.62 |
| H | £4,341.14 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor guides you through the legal side of buying a home. Your lawyer will perform due diligence on the property, such as arranging property searches, raising questions for the seller's solicitor and registering your ownership of the property.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Virginia Water conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Purchasing a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying at auction, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your lender. Lender panel approval will mean your solicitor is able to represent your mortgage provider.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, from major banks like Santander to smaller, specialist lenders including Vida HomeLoans - helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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When you purchase a home in a conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for restrictive covenants, which could include planning restrictions or street appearance restrictions. Conservation areas in Virginia Water and the Runnymede local authority include:Buying a home in a conservation area
There are around 500,000 listed buildings across the country, and around 320 of which are in Runnymede Borough Council. Virginia Water listed buildings include: Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will explain to you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and an obligation to maintain and preserve the property to prevent deterioration. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build
The legal work for purchasing a new build home in Virginia Water can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A good solicitor in Virginia Water will need to be qualified to handle things like dealing with fast exchange timeframes, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and BOPAS.
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Selling a property in Virginia Water
For the sale of property in Virginia Water, the solicitor will assemble all essential documents, such as property information forms and the contract of sale.
The solicitor will resolve any potential issues, handle questions from the buyer's side and handle the mortgage redemption. The solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, so your sale completes without a hitch.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can result in long delays.
The buyer's solicitor must review several leasehold-related documents, such as three years' filed accounts for the property management. Typically, delays are due to the time needed by your solicitor to source this information.
Your solicitor should start this process before a buyer has even been found, as these details can take a long time to gather if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
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Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, you will need to check that your lawyer can act for your mortgage lender.
Quittance panel solicitors can work on behalf of almost all lenders, so whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Nationwide or taking out a 3-year tracker rate from Chelsea Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
If you are intending to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, buying out a co-owner or dealing with inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your solicitor will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Virginia Water?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Conveyancing fees
The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide during your transaction.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
If you are comparing quotes, watch out for additional charges. Some firms include extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can mean an inflated final bill.
