Conveyancing in Wiltshire

What does conveyancing in Wiltshire involve?

Law professionals use the term conveyancing to describe the paperwork and legal formalities involved in buying, selling, remortgaging and transferring equity. When you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Wiltshire, they will start the process, including requesting searches on the property for buyers, negotiating the price with the other party's solicitor, exchanging contracts and transferring funds. Homeward Legal only works with fully qualified solicitors for all conveyancing in Wiltshire. There's much more about the conveyancing services Homeward Legal offers here.

How do I get a quote conveyancing in Wiltshire?

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Why should I choose a Wiltshire conveyancing solicitor through Homeward Legal?

We're here to ensure your Wiltshire conveyancing goes without a hitch. We offer first-class customer service and competitive quotes. And here are some other excellent reasons to choose Homeward Legal:

• We only work with conveyancing solicitors regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
• We won't over-complicate matters by using legal jargon. Instead we always explain the conveyancing process in plain English.
• The legal fee you are quoted for conveyancing in Wiltshire will be exactly what you pay, with no hidden costs*.
• Our no-completion protection offer ensures you do not lose out if your transaction fails to complete for any reason.
• The hundreds of positive Trustpilot reviews for Homeward Legal's services prove our high levels of customer satisfaction.

*Your quote from Homeward Legal will cover common conveyancing costs in line with the information you've provided to us. Depending on the specific circumstances of your transaction, and after discussion with your solicitor, there may be additional non-standard fees which would be in addition to the fee quoted by Homeward Legal.

How much does conveyancing in Wiltshire cost?

There is no one-price-fits-all when it comes to conveyancing in Wiltshire. Each property transaction is unique, so the final bill will depend on factors such as the value of the property involved. A Wiltshire conveyancing transaction for a property purchase will include solicitors' and Land Registry fees and costs for a surveyor and Stamp Duty Land Tax**. The final bill will also include fees for searches and bank transfers. Our guide to average conveyancing fees in 2020 will help you work out conveyancing costs in Wiltshire.

**In July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty holiday on certain properties until March 31, 2021.

Where are Wiltshire's best home-mover destinations?

Wiltshire is very much a rural county with only a couple of large urban areas, including Swindon in the north and the cathedral city of Salisbury in the south. The historic market town of Trowbridge is an appealing location, particularly for commuters, thanks to its easy access to the M4.

Other market towns are Malmesbury, Chippenham and historic and atmospheric Devizes with its narrow, cobbled streets and close proximity to Salisbury Plain.

Amesbury has its own amazing history, the settlement here thought to predate nearby Stonehenge by 5,000 years. Archaeologists believe the first residents moved here in around 8820BC, making Amesbury the oldest, continuously inhabited town in the UK.

For chocolate-box perfection, look to the villages of Broad Chalke and Stourton.

How much does an average property cost in Wiltshire?

House prices in Wiltshire reflect the high demand for property in the county. The Land Registry, which compiles monthly sold house prices for the UK, shows that the most recent average sold price in Wiltshire is £279,809, and in the Borough of Swindon, the average property will cost £215,979.

Is conveyancing in Wiltshire slower when buying a leasehold property?

With around four million leasehold properties across England and Wales, this popular property tenure can slow down conveyancing in Wiltshire. There's a good reason for this. In leasehold, a homeowner only owns their property and not the land on which it stands. That is instead leased from the landowner or freeholder. To ensure a buyer's legal rights, a Wiltshire conveyancing solicitor must ask the freeholder for a leasehold information pack. Any delay in returning this pack will slow the transaction down because the sale cannot be completed without this information. We've prepared a detailed guide to buying leasehold that will tell you more.

Which council has control of schooling in Wiltshire?

The two local authorities responsible for provide state education services in Wiltshire are the Borough of Swindon Council and Wiltshire County Council. There are also many independent schools to choose from in the county. You can assess the Ofsted rankings for all schools in Wiltshire via the government's school comparison website.

Is there an increased flood risk for property in Wiltshire?

Several major rivers cross Wiltshire, include the Avon and the Thames, and the county has suffered serious flood events in common with many other parts of the country in recent years. That's why you should ask your Wiltshire conveyancing solicitor to instruct a flood-risk search when buying a home here. You can also check out the useful resources at the Environment Agency's guide to flood risk across England.

What searches do I need for Wiltshire conveyancing?

Your conveyancing solicitor for a Wiltshire property purchase will explain the essential searches required to complete your transaction. Our informative guide to all searches explains what is needed for conveyancing. Some of the most common ones are a local authority search that details planning consents and information about proposed roads or developments. Wiltshire has 225 conservation areas, including the protected site at Stonehenge and Salisbury. So it's vital you're fully informed of any issues around a property in one of these areas. An environmental search will reveal any concerns around contaminated land, often reclaimed brownfield sites now used for new developments. Don't forget to ask your Wiltshire conveyancing solicitor about a chancel repair liability search. We've produced a detailed guide to this historic charge that dates back to the formation of the Church of England.

What are transport links like in Wiltshire?

Wiltshire may be a rural idyll, but it's certainly within easy reach of London and the rest of the UK. Railway stations at Trowbridge, Salisbury, Chippenham and Westbury connect to London and Bath, Exeter and Bristol, Portsmouth and Southampton.

The M4 is the only motorway in Wiltshire, running across the north of the county and connecting to the M25 and Cardiff. Heathrow Airport is within an hour's drive, and there are accessible airports at Bristol, Bournemouth and Southampton.