Conveyancing in Wantage
Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Wantage, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Wantage and throughout Vale of White Horse handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Wantage
A historic market town in Oxfordshire, Wantage is the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. It offers a good range of shops, eateries, and the Vale & Downland Museum.
Located close to the A34, Wantage provides good road links to Oxford and Newbury. The town has a population of approximately 11,000.
Council Tax in Wantage (2023/24)
Wantage is in Vale of White Horse District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,487.07 |
| B | £1,734.91 |
| C | £1,982.75 |
| D | £2,230.60 |
| E | £2,726.29 |
| F | £3,221.98 |
| G | £3,717.67 |
| H | £4,461.20 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer or solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction, and assists the buyer with the legal side of buying a property.
They will raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, order searches, review contracts and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as paying Stamp Duty Land Tax, are completed.
Wantage conveyancing solicitors may also carry out radon searches and additional checks and covenants, if required, for the transfer of listed buildings and heritage properties.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor also needs to carry out some legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage. Your transaction could take weeks longer if your solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of lenders, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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We can also assist home buyers in Wantage with the legal work for:
When you buy a house or flat in a conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the house or flat, including parking issues or noise level restrictions. Conservation areas in Wantage and across the Vale of White Horse local authority include West Hendred, Hatford, Marcham, Letcombe Bassett and Regis and East Hanney.Buying in a conservation area
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build in Wantage is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A property lawyer in Wantage must be able to deal with things like handling equity loan schemes, handling initial Land Registry registration and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Castle.
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Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales is more complicated than buying a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like unpaid service charges by the existing leaseholder and marriage value issues.
Your conveyancing 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
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Selling a house or flat in Wantage
When selling a house or flat in Wantage, your conveyancing solicitor will assemble all essential documents, such as ID forms and the title deeds. The conveyancer will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and sort out potential snags. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your conveyancing solicitor will also work with all parties, such as agents, lenders and landlords.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, that's correct, it can take considerably longer to carry out the conveyancing on a leasehold house or flat, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's solicitor must review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. The time required by your solicitor to get these documents together is commonly the source of delays.
The solicitor should get this underway even before a sale has been agreed, because this information can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging a property in Wantage
The official base rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
It's a good idea to verify your solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors can act for over 100 banks and building societies, so whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Leeds Building Society or moving to a variable rate mortgage with Birmingham Midshires, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity in Wantage
If you intend to change the ownership structure of your home, whether you are estate planning, buying out an ex-partner after a separation or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, a transfer of equity is required.
Your conveyancer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Wantage?
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the work they complete for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your solicitor will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a title search.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill. If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges.
