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Conveyancing Solicitors in Warminster
The process of buying, selling, or remortgaging your home can feel daunting, with many aspects to take into consideration, including delays, finances and taking care of your family on top of the process.
We understand that conveyancing can be a complex legal matter, particularly if you are faced with delays out of your control. Our solicitors at Bird & Co have helped numerous clients over the years, handling all the legal matters so you can focus on more important things.
We take pride that our team have been recognised for being friendly and approachable. No matter your background or the complexity of your property transaction, our team provide a personalised service, guiding you each step of the way.
Our online conveyancing service is renowned for being fast and effective, in addition to allowing us to reach a larger pool of clients, including those located in Warminster as well as internationally.
Get in touch with a member of our conveyancing team in Warminster by giving us a call or getting a quote online.
How our conveyancing solicitors in Warminster can help you
Our friendly team of conveyancing solicitors in Warminster can guide you through all types of property transactions, 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
Whether you have chosen to work with a national firm or a local building society, our solicitors are able to provide effective assistance.
Why Choose Bird & Co’s Conveyancing Solicitors in Warminster
While many other firms only offer the traditional conveyancing route in Warminster, our firm is unique with our online conveyancing route, meaning we can reach clients no matter where they are located in the world. But should you wish to meet us in person, we have dedicated offices or can arrange home visits.
We offer a truly outstanding service, with quick and efficient advice and practical guidance.
Instructing our solicitors at Bird & Co guarantees a personalised service. Our team will appoint you with an individual solicitor, who will be responsible for handling the entirety of your transaction. They will be your first point of contact and always available should you need their assistance or any queries answering.
Our property transaction solicitors have been presented with the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme. This means our team will always:
- 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
In addition, we have received the Lexcel accreditation. To achieve this, our team underwent an audit, taking a close look at different aspects of the business, including client care and practice management.
Why instruct our online conveyancers instead of a conveyancer in Warminster?
- In comparison to other local firms, we have a unique selling point through having in-depth knowledge of the national property market, in addition to the local Warminster housing market.
- We understand the importance of looking after our client’s personal data, and we do this by developing our online systems with sensitive communications in mind. Examples include taking careful actions, encrypting emails, and having up-to-date malware protection.
- The traditional conveyancing route can often be a time-consuming process. That’s why our online conveyancing process allows for a quick and efficient service.
- In addition to the traditional conveyancing route being a time-consuming process, it further requires physical resources, which can make the process more expensive. For this reason, the online conveyancing process is often more cost-effective.
- Online conveyancing can be done from anywhere through the means of videoconferencing software such as Zoom. Our service means we have been able to work with clients across the world.
- Our obligations remain the same no matter the type of conveyancing route you choose, and for our client’s protection, we are fully insured.
Our conveyancing fees – how much does our conveyancing cost in Warminster?
The cost of conveyancing can vary depending on the circumstances of the case. That’s why at Bird & Co, we offer flexible funding. Where the transaction is straightforward, we can offer our services on a fixed fee basis. To make this decision, we will assess your case and determine if it is eligible.
In some situations, matters may escalate, meaning that your proposed fee may need to be amended. Should this occur, our solicitors will keep you informed.
In addition to conveyancing solicitor fees, there are additional fees known as disbursements, and these include actions such as carrying out conveyancing searches and property registration.
If your property transactions owe tax, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax and Capital Gains Tax, our team can help calculate and file a tax return with HMRC.
Conveyancing FAQs
How does the conveyancing process work in Warminster?
The conveyancing process involves three main steps, including:
- Offer and acceptance
- Exchange of contracts
- Completion
When a buyer submits an offer on a property, and it is acceptable by the seller, they agree to enter a contract once the property searches have been completed. At this moment, it is only a verbal agreement meaning that either party can back out of the agreement.
Once the verbal agreement has been entered, the buyer and their solicitor are responsible for carrying out several property checks, including:
- 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)
Should the buyer need a mortgage for the property, they can apply at this point.
Once all checks are carried out, and there are no issues, the next stage is the exchange and signing of the contracts. This means the agreement is now legally binding, and if either party withdraws, they will likely face a financial penalty.
Once the transaction is made official, this is known as completion. This is where the property will need to be registered with HM Land Registry. Once this has been done, the seller will need to vacate the property, ready for the buyer to move into the property.
How long does conveyancing take in Warminster?
Each conveyancing case is different, meaning an exact time frame can’t always be determined, but the average time frame for most conveyancing processes is between 12 and 14 weeks.
Should you face any delays, the team will advise you on the best course of action.
What searches are involved in conveyancing in Warminster?
Property searches are carried out to ensure there are no problems with the property.
During a property transaction, there are three main conveyancing searches, these 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
Should your transaction require any extra searches, we will inform you of this.
Is it better to use a conveyancing solicitor in Warminster or a conveyancer?
Conveyancing solicitors and conveyancers are similar in certain aspects but different in the fact that conveyancing solicitors are qualified to assist with more than just property matters.
Whether it is better to use a conveyancing solicitor in Warminster or a conveyancer depends on personal preference. Many individuals usually make their decision based on reviews, budget and the circumstances behind your transaction.
What documents does a property solicitor in Warminster need for conveyancing?
There are a number of documents required during the conveyancing process, and this differentiates depending on whether you are buying or selling the property.
When buying a property, you will be required to present:
- Identification documentation, including passport or driving license and proof of address
- Proof of funds, such as bank statements
- The official offer of mortgage
When selling a property, you will be required to present:
- 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 Warminster?
Get in touch with a member of our conveyancing team in Warminster by giving us a call or getting a quote online.
Should you wish to work with our team in Warminster, our team will fully walk you through the process and handle all the legal aspects.
Should you be looking to buy, sell or remortgage in Warminster, our solicitors are on hand to help.
Get in touch with our conveyancing solicitors in Warminster
Get in touch with a member of our conveyancing team in Warminster by giving us a call, or get a quote online.