Conveyancing in Salisbury
The conveyancing process ensures the legal transfer of property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Salisbury, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Salisbury and throughout Wiltshire 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: Romsey, Swindon, Tidworth and Winchester
Buying property in Salisbury
A cathedral city in Wiltshire, Salisbury is known for its stunning Salisbury Cathedral, proximity to Stonehenge, and its charming historic city centre. The city has a population of approximately 40,000.
Council Tax in Salisbury (2023/24)
Salisbury is in Wiltshire Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,477.53 |
| B | £1,723.78 |
| C | £1,970.03 |
| D | £2,216.29 |
| E | £2,708.80 |
| F | £3,201.31 |
| G | £3,693.82 |
| H | £4,432.58 |
What do Salisbury conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer assists the buyer with the legal side of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. The solicitor will raise enquires of the seller, order searches, review the contract of sale and complete any post-sale actions, like HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Salisbury conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks associated with military or air rights, as the county is home to military bases and restricted airspace.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
When you purchase a property, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for the mortgage lender. If your conveyancing solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Salisbury transaction smoothly.
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When purchasing a property in a conservation area, your conveyancer will check for restrictive covenants, including a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions' or restrictions on animal ownership. Conservation areas in Salisbury and the Wiltshire local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
There are more than 500,000 listed buildings across the country, 13,663 of which are in Wiltshire Council. Listed buildings in and near to Salisbury include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include consent for additions like solar panels, and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Our experienced panel of solicitors will advise you on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The legal work for purchasing a new build home in Salisbury is more complicated than buying an existing property.
Your solicitor in Salisbury must be able to deal with things like handling the uncertainties of buying off plan, administering Help to Buy purchases and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage HCI and Foundation.
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Selling property in Salisbury
When you begin the process to sell homes in Salisbury, the solicitor will first assemble all essential documents, including the contract of sale and ID forms.
The solicitor's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and sorting out potential snags. Your lawyer will also work with both sides, like estate agents and banks or building societies, to make sure your property sale completes without delay.Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Salisbury?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is significantly more specialised than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Salisbury will need to conduct additional work, including sourcing all relevant freeholder information, through to details of any disputes with the current leaseholder.
In order to resolve any leasehold delays faster, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a conveyancer as soon as is practicable.
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Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (19 April, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, verify your solicitor's lender panel status.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on all major banks and building societies' panels. Whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from TSB or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Aviva, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Salisbury Transfer of equity
If you are intending to change the ownership shares of a property, whether you are adding your spouse to the deeds, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or tax planning for the future, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will complete the process for a fixed fee.
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What are typical Salisbury conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing quotes often include costs that might be new to many:
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they complete for you.
Conveyancing disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or telegraphic transfer fees.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill.
