Conveyancing in Walton On Thames
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Walton On Thames, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Walton On Thames and throughout Elmbridge 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.
Other areas covered: Epsom, Shepperton and Weybridge
Buying property in Walton On Thames
A vibrant town in Surrey, Walton On Thames is known for its high-quality restaurants, attractive riverside setting, and the Heart Shopping Centre.
Walton On Thames railway station provides services to London Waterloo, making it an ideal location for commuters. The town has a population of approximately 23,000.
Council Tax in Walton On Thames (2023/24)
Walton On Thames is in Elmbridge Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,486.51 |
| B | £1,734.26 |
| C | £1,982.01 |
| D | £2,229.76 |
| E | £2,725.26 |
| F | £3,220.76 |
| G | £3,716.27 |
| H | £4,459.52 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancer plays a pivotal role in a property purchase. Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review the contract of sale, and fulfil post-completion formalities, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Walton On Thames conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
If you are buying with a mortgage, your solicitor will verify that the property is worth the loan that your lender will provide.
If your solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete.We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can also help Walton On Thames home movers with the legal work for:
When you buy a property in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will check for restrictive covenants, including footpath rights, and business use restrictions. Conservation areas in Walton On Thames and across the Elmbridge local authority include Esher, Weybridge, Downside Village, Walton Church Street/Bridge Street and East Molesey Old Village.Buying in a conservation area
Around 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, 520 of which are in Elmbridge Borough Council. Walton On Thames listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like solar panels. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build in Walton On Thames can be more involved that the process for purchasing an already-owned property.
An experienced solicitor in Walton On Thames must be able to deal with things like handling unreasonable delays, checking that any contracts allow for future 'common parts' maintenance and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and Foundation.
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Selling property in Walton On Thames
At the start of the property selling process in Walton On Thames, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, including the sale contract and assorted property information forms.
They will sort out potential snags, advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and handle the mortgage redemption.Your lawyer will also coordinate with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, ensuring that the home move completes without a hitch.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Walton On Thames?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is quite a lot more involved than it is for a freehold home.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Walton On Thames will usually undertake extra work, such as collating all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the lease.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related problems sooner, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a solicitor as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgaging
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (23 April, 2024)
You should double-check your conveyancer's lender panel membership before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with solicitors who are on the legal panels of over 100 mortgage lenders, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Barclays Bank or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Aviva, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, inheritance tax (IHT) planning or gifting a home, you will need to work with a conveyancing solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your lawyer will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Walton On Thames?
Legal fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide during your property transaction.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the T's & C's
Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
