Conveyancing in Wareham
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 Wareham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Wareham and throughout Purbeck 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: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ferndown and Poole
Buying property in Wareham
A historic market town in Dorset, Wareham is known for its picturesque quay, Wareham Forest, and a range of local amenities.
Wareham railway station provides services to Poole and Weymouth. The town has a population of approximately 5,400.
Council Tax in Wareham (2023/24)
Wareham is in Purbeck District Council.
What will my solicitor do?
A conveyancer will take care of the technical side of the transaction.
Your lawyer will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts and fulfil post-completion formalities, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty.
Wareham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake searches for flood risk.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
If you are buying a home with a mortgage, your solicitor will confirm that the property is worth the loan that the bank or building society will provide.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and cost more if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank's panel.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can help Wareham home buyers with the legal work for:
When buying a flat or house in a Wareham conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. replacement of original windows, and obligations towards property maintenance. Conservation areas in Wareham and the Purbeck local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
Leasehold property
Selling a leasehold property can be complex. The many potential traps awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
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 property in Wareham
The sale of property in Wareham will require the solicitor to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
The lawyer will address potential issues and advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer.The solicitor will also coordinate with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the transfer of ownership is completed without incident.
I am selling a leasehold property in Wareham - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is a great deal more specialised in comparison with a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Wareham must undertake extra work, including sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to insurance details.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a solicitor as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
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Before you appoint a solicitor, you should always double-check your lawyer's lender panel membership.
We work with solicitors who can work on behalf of almost all mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with the Co-operative Bank or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Birmingham Midshires, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Wareham
If you plan to change the ownership structure of your property, whether you are adding one or more people to the deeds, inheritance tax planning or gifting a home, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Wareham?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the work they complete 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
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms include additional fees in the small print. This can mean an inflated final bill. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges.
