Conveyancing in Sandhurst
Conveyancing refers to the legal and administrative process required to transfer property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Sandhurst, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Sandhurst and Bracknell Forest 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: Aldershot, Crowthorne, Farnborough, Reading and Slough
Buying property in Sandhurst
A small town in Berkshire, Sandhurst is famous for the Royal Military Academy. It offers a peaceful, suburban lifestyle and is close to the beautiful Swinley Forest. The town has a population of around 20,000.
Council Tax in Sandhurst (2023/24)
Sandhurst is in Bracknell Forest Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,304.53 |
| B | £1,521.95 |
| C | £1,739.37 |
| D | £1,956.79 |
| E | £2,391.63 |
| F | £2,826.47 |
| G | £3,261.32 |
| H | £3,913.58 |
What does a Sandhurst conveyancing solicitor do?
During a property purchase, a conveyancer will take care of the technical side of buying a home. Your solicitor will perform required due diligence, including property searches, raising enquires and HM Land Registry paperwork.
Sandhurst conveyancing solicitors could also undertake high value properties and issues related to green belt land.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
As part of the house buying process, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of the mortgage lender. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost more if your property lawyer is not on your bank's panel.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, from larger lenders like Santander to Leeds Building Society, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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When you purchase a flat or house in a Sandhurst conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. solar panel visibility or lack of consent for demolished outbuildings or walls. Conservation areas in Sandhurst and across the Bracknell Forest local authority include:Conservation areas
New Build
The conveyancing for buying a new build in Sandhurst can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
Your solicitor in Sandhurst must be able to deal with things like handling deposits, confirming building regulation compliance and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and Ark Residential.
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Leasehold flats
Almost all flats are leasehold. There are also an estimated 1 million leasehold houses throughout the country. The conveyancing for a leasehold home can take weeks longer than a freehold house as more technical complexity exists.
Delays in leasehold transactions could include anything from uncontactable landlords to incomplete service charge accounts.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling a house or flat in Sandhurst
When selling a Sandhurst home, your lawyer will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
Duties include handling obstacles like restrictive covenants, responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and redeeming the mortgage.
To ensure a smooth transfer, your conveyancing solicitor will communicate effectively with the other parties, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.I am selling a leasehold property in Sandhurst - what do I need to know?
Conveyancing for a leasehold property is quite a lot more technical in comparison with a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Sandhurst must undertake additional legal work. This can involve requesting all relevant freeholder information, through to details of historical insurance claims.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related issues sooner, It is recommended that the seller instruct a conveyancer as soon as possible, and potentially before going on the market,.
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Remortgaging a property in Sandhurst
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (19 April, 2024)
Before you instruct, you will need to check that your solicitor can act for your mortgage lender.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with National Westminster Bank or moving to a tracker mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity in Sandhurst
If you want to restructure the ownership of your property, whether you are buying out an ex-partner, inheritance tax planning or gifting a home, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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What are typical Sandhurst conveyancing fees?
Getting a conveyancing quote is simple - but knowing what the quote does and does not include can be tricky.
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the work they complete. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor or conveyancer during the conveyancing process. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a title search.
Check for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote.
