Residential Conveyancing
Residential Conveyancing Solicitors
Buying a property for the first time, moving house, or entering another property transaction can be a highly exciting yet daunting time. Seeking the appropriate legal advice is vital to ensure that not only
the transaction runs smoothly but that you feel as relaxed as possible throughout this highly overwhelming time.
Solicitor for Residential Conveyancing, Cambridgeshire
Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of property from one party to another.
Although this sounds simple, failure to obtain the appropriate advice and guidance can be costly, both financially and in terms of timing. Therefore, Bowsers Solicitors utilises the best, most up-to-date technology to ensure an efficient, cost-effective and fast conveyancing service.
In addition to the tasks that a solicitor or qualified legal professional must carry out, several other third parties are involved in the conveyancing process, including mortgage lenders, surveyors, local
authorities and estate agents. Due to our extensive experience and robust local presence, we can ensure the process runs seamlessly in line with the other elements.
In addition, we are proud to be accredited by The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS).
CQS is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
If you are looking for property law advice, please contact our experienced conveyancing solicitors or chartered legal executives today on 01945 583194 (Wisbech) or 01354 652606 (March), or email reception@bowsers.co.uk. Alternatively, you can fill in our contact form.
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Residential Property team.
In addition to our conveyancing expertise, Bowsers Solicitors offers legal advice and support pertaining to many other property-related transactions, including:
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Property Solicitors Wisbech and March
Bowsers Solicitors are local solicitors for the local community. When buying or selling a property, multiple additional considerations must be made that you might not initially consider. However, you will also want to speak to your conveyancer about updating your Will or creating a cohabitation, prenuptial or post-nuptial agreement to ensure that your legal documentation accurately reflects your current living situation.
To speak to one of our friendly yet professional conveyancing solicitors or chartered legal executives today, please call 01945 583194 (Wisbech) or 01354 652606 (March), or email reception@bowsers.co.uk. Alternatively, you can fill in our contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conveyancing is the legal term for the process of transferring a property from one owner to another.
A conveyancing solicitor handles the legal side of your property purchase or sale. Conveyancers draft legal contracts, conduct searches, oversee the transfer of funds, and arrange for the transfer of title with the Land Registry.
Conveyancers also liaise with the other party’s solicitors and provide you with legal advice throughout the conveyancing process.
The six main stages of a house purchase are:
- Instruction of conveyancer.
- Preparation of contract.
- Searches and enquiries.
- Exchange
- Completion.
- Post-completion matters.
For more information about what is involved in the conveyancing process, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home by clicking here.
Searches are the series of enquiries made by your conveyancer to find out more information about a property.
A solicitor undertakes three main searches as part of the conveyancing process:
- Local authority search.
- Environmental search.
- Water and drainage search.
Searches generally take about three or four weeks to complete, although delays with the relevant local authority can slow the process down.
It usually takes eight to 12 weeks to complete a property sale or purchase. However, various factors can cause delays, including if a survey reveals defects in a property, or search results need to be investigated further.
At Bowsers Solicitors, we are proud to offer competitive pricing for our conveyancing services in March, Wisbech and across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk.
To obtain an instant, free, and no-obligation quote, please click here.
Alternatively, to speak to one of our specialist property solicitors or chartered legal executives, please fill in our contact form.
Many people need to sell a property to buy a new one, which leads to several conveyancing transactions taking place simultaneously.
A ‘chain’ refers to the series of property owners who are linked together by property sales and purchases that depend on each other.
Being in a chain can make the process more complicated. The longer the chain, the more possible it is for something to go wrong.
If you are selling a property, it is a good idea to instruct a conveyancing solicitor as soon as you decide to put your house on the market so that they can prepare the necessary paperwork. Waiting until you have accepted an offer can slow down the sale.
If you are buying a new home, you should instruct a specialist residential conveyancer once you have found your ideal property and had an offer accepted.
At Bowsers Solicitors, we help both buyers and sellers and are proud to offer competitive pricing for our conveyancing services in March, Wisbech and across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk.
To obtain an instant, free, and no-obligation quote, please click here.
Alternatively, to speak to one of our specialist property solicitors or chartered legal executives, please fill in our contact form.
‘Exchange’ is the point at which a conveyancing transaction becomes legally binding. Contracts are exchanged and a deposit (usually ten per cent of the purchase price) is transferred.
Completion usually takes place a few weeks later and is when a property officially changes ownership, and you can move in.
For more information about what is involved in the conveyancing process, read our Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home by clicking here.
You must pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT) when you buy property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland. The amount you pay depends on the price of the property, whether it will be used for residential purposes, and if you own any other properties.
Until 31 March 2025, SDLT starts to apply when you buy property that costs:
- £250,000 for residential properties.
- £425,000 for first-time buyers buying a residential property worth £625,000 or less.
- £150,000 for non-residential land and properties.
From 1 April 2025, new SDLT rates will apply. Buyers must pay SDLT on property that costs
- £125,000 for residential properties.
- £300,000 for first-time buyers buying a residential property worth £500,000 or less.
- £150,000 for non-residential land and properties.
Find out more on SDLT on the government’s website.