We’ll only use this information to handle your enquiry and we won’t share it with any third parties. For more details see our Privacy Policy
Conveyancing Solicitors in Chard
Buying, selling or remortgaging a home in Chard? Seeking the advice and support of a conveyancing solicitor can prove beneficial and make certain the process runs as smoothly as possible.
It’s understandable to be full of excitement when carrying out a property transaction, but it’s important to have an understanding of the type of problems you may be faced with. Our team have years of collective expertise assisting with all types of transactions and has the knowledge and skill to sidestep any potential issues.
When clients choose to work with our team at Bird & Co, they can be confident to be working with a dedicated team of conveyancing solicitors who ensure they receive a bespoke service. Our team are recognised for delivering a straightforward and reliable conveyancing service, guiding you through every step of the transaction.
We are proud to offer our clients a fast and efficient conveyancing service no matter where they are located. What this exactly means is that we are able to help clients anywhere in the world, whether located in Chard, the other end of the country or across the world.
To get in touch with a member of our conveyancing team in Chard, give us a call, or get a quote online.
How our conveyancing solicitors in Chard can help you
Our specialist team of property transaction solicitors in Chard have assisted clients through a number of conveyancing matters, including:
- Buying and selling your home
- Advice for first time buyers, such as:
- Remortgaging
- Equity release
- Advice about buying as joint tenants or tenants in common
- Buying and selling listed property
- Buying and selling leasehold property
- Collective enfranchisement and buying the freehold of a house
- Lease extension
- Transfer of equity
- Gifting property and Deeds of Gift
- Buy to let conveyancing
- Buying and selling land
- Commercial conveyancing
- Stamp Duty advice
To ensure we can assist a wide pool of clients, we are on the panel for most major lenders, including national firms and local Chard building societies.
Why choose Bird & Co’s conveyancing solicitors in Chard?
Unlike the majority of other firms in Chard, we offer a unique service. As well as the traditional conveyancing route, we provide an online conveyancing service, meaning we can assist you in your property transaction no matter where you are. Whether you are across the world or want to visit us in person, we can assist.
Our conveyancing service is fully up-to-date with regulations and legislation, ensuring we take a modern approach. Our team of conveyancing solicitors are renowned for being friendly and approachable, taking the stress off your shoulders.
If you choose to work with our conveyancing team in Chard, you will be appointed an individual conveyancing solicitor, who will be responsible for managing your entire transaction, including correspondence. If you have any questions or concerns, we will be quick to address these.
We have been awarded the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation. This means that we will:
- Provide high quality legal advice
- Get your conveyancing transaction completed as efficiently as possible
- Provide top quality customer service and respond to queries quickly
- Keep you regularly updated and never leave you in the dark about the status of your transaction
- Be upfront and honest about your fees – we will provide you with an accurate quote before you instruct us so that you can decide whether we are right for you
Our client care and practice management has also been recognised and awarded through the Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society.
Why instruct our online conveyancers instead of a conveyancer in Chard?
- In addition to the local Chard property market, our conveyancing solicitors in Chard have an in-depth knowledge of the national property market, meaning we can provide assistance like no other firm.
- Protecting our client’s sensitive details is of top importance at Bird & Co, and our online systems have been developed with sensitive communication in mind. We do this through email encryption, securing our devices and having up-to-date malware protection.
- Due to the reduced amount of steps involved during the online conveyancing process, we can get your conveyancing done quickly and efficiently.
- Reduced steps means fewer resources, allowing us to keep our costs down. What this means is that online conveyancing tends to be more cost-effective.
- At Bird & Co, we have worked with clients in Chard, nationally and even for clients who are on the other side of the world.
- Our law firm is fully insured for our client’s protection, and whether you meet us in person or online, our legal obligations to you do not change.
Our conveyancing fees – how much does our conveyancing cost in Chard?
At Bird & Co, we offer our clients a range of flexible funding options. Examples include fixed fees, where the transaction is more straightforward to assist with. This type of funding allows the client to have a clear indication of costs from the start.
During the conveyancing process, there are other associated costs known as disbursements. Examples include property registration and conveyancing searches.
Tax often affects the majority of property transactions, including Stamp Duty Land Tax and Capital Gains Tax. If this impacts your purchase, our team will walk you through calculations and submit a tax return with HMRC.
Conveyancing FAQs
How does the conveyancing process work in Chard?
The conveyancing process involves three main stages. These are:
- Offer and acceptance
- Exchange of contracts
- Completion
When a buyer submits an offer, and it is accepted by the seller, they are both agreeing to enter into a contract. This is not yet legally binding, and either party can pull out of the transaction.
The next stage involves the buyer and their solicitor carrying out a number of checks on the property. These will generally include:
- Reviewing property information provided by the seller and making further enquiries if necessary (done by the conveyancing solicitor)
- Conducting conveyancing property searches, such as local authority checks (done by the conveyancing solicitor)
- Carrying out an independent survey (done by the buyer)
If the buyer needs a mortgage for their transaction, they can apply for one at this stage.
If both parties are satisfied with the searches and are ready to proceed forward with the transaction, the next stage of the process is signing and exchanging the contracts. Doing so makes the transaction legally binding, and neither can retract without facing a financial penalty.
Once the transaction has become official, this is completion. This is where the buyer and their solicitor will submit a transfer deed to HMLR and can move into their new property.
How long does conveyancing take in Chard?
While it is difficult to put an exact time frame on the conveyancing process due to the different challenges each will face, the average time frame is between 12 and 14 weeks for completion.
In certain cases, delays are unavoidable. Should this impact your transaction, our solicitors will advise you of this and the options available moving forward.
What searches are involved in conveyancing in Chard?
When purchasing a property in Chard, a number of conveyancing searches will be carried out on the property and surrounding land.
Examples of common checks undertaken include:
- Local authority checks – to check the surrounding area for planning, pollution, highway pollution or other related issues
- Environmental searches – to check for issues such as flooding or land contamination
- Water and drainage searches – to check matters such as water and drainage access
If additional checks are needed on the property, we will keep you informed of this.
Is it better to use a conveyancing solicitor in Chard or a conveyancer?
Whether it is better to use a conveyancing solicitor in Chard or a conveyancer often depends on your particular case. For example, the circumstances and your budget.
However, it is essential to understand the differences between the two, so you make a fully informed decision before choosing. Both conveyancing solicitors and conveyancers are qualified to handle property matters, but a conveyancing solicitor has additional qualifications to assist with various legal matters that a conveyancer cannot deal with.
What documents does a property solicitor in Chard need for conveyancing?
During the process of residential conveyancing, several documents will be required, but this depends on whether you are selling or buying a property.
Should you be buying a property in Chard, you will need:
- Identification documentation, including passport or driving license and proof of address
- Proof of funds, such as bank statements
- The official offer of mortgage
The documents required when selling a property include:
- Proof of ownership
- Seller’s Property Information Form
- Certificates, guarantees and planning permission documentation
- Fitting and contents form
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Leasehold or freehold information
- Details of the mortgage
How do you instruct our conveyancing solicitors in Chard?
To get in touch with one of our conveyancers in Chard, you can give us a call or fill in our online enquiry form to request a call back.
Our team will make certain you have a clear understanding of the process and steps involved during residential conveyancing, and should you wish to proceed with our team’s assistance, your appointed solicitor will handle all legal matters on your behalf.
Whether you are moving to, from or across Chard, our team can provide sound advice and guidance.
Get in touch with our conveyancing solicitors in Chard
Get in touch with our conveyancing solicitors in Chard by giving us a call or getting a quote online.