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Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.Selling a property in Kidderminster
Your conveyancing solicitor's role, when selling a property in Kidderminster, will include:- Draft contracts – Your solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- Day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property in Kidderminster starts from £723 INC VAT.
Buying a property in Kidderminster
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied in their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to the Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property in Kidderminster starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Kidderminster
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title, making them a joint owner.This service includes:
- Solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Kidderminster
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update the Land Registry post-completion.The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Kidderminster starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Kidderminster?
Kidderminster is a large town in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire County, around 17 miles south-west of Birmingham. Landmarks and attractions include Harvington Hall, an Elizabethan estate with a moat, and Drakelow Tunnels, great for exploring on a day out.
Kidderminster Hospital & Treatment Centre, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 6RJ
Corbett Hospital, Vicarage Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4JB
West Midlands Hospital, Colman Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2AH
Kidderminster has two Railway Stations: Kidderminster, which offers connections to London Marylebone, Birmingham and Worcester, and Kidderminster Town, which is a preserved Heritage Railway Line, where trains run to Bridgnorth. The town is the confluence of a number of trunk roads.
Distance to Airports from Kidderminster
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Birmingham | 31.1 miles |
| East Midlands | 62.9 miles |
| Manchester | 91 miles |
The Lacon Childe School, Love Lane, Cleobury, Mortimer, Kidderminster DY14 8PE
Wolverley CofE Secondary School, Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5XQ
Forest Oak School, Lea Street, Kidderminster DY10 1SN
Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Kidderminster
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
- Burcher Green, Kidderminster, WORCS DY10 3AY
- 75 Franche Rd, Kidderminster, WORCS DY11 5BJ
- 310 Stourport Rd, Kidderminster, WORCS DY11 7BG
- 78 Canterbury Rd, Kidderminster, WORCS DY11 6DH
- 11 Horse Fair, Kidderminster, WORCS DY10 2EN
- Westminster Road (bungalow) 21 Westminster Road, Kidderminster DY11 6HG.
Marketed by WFCH Sales, sold under shared ownership terms.
Kidderminster Property Prices
| Average property price in Kidderminster | £164,108 |
| Population of Kidderminster | 55,530 (2011) |
The Pros of using property solicitors near me
- You may know your local conveyancing solicitors - this is a huge benefit if you know your solicitor already, especially if it is a small community where you live.
- You can drop your documents and ID off - losing your original ID and documents is always a worry, so being able pop in to your local conveyancing solicitors office helps alleviate this issue (although with scanned ID and online ID checks the worry of loss passport is a thing of the past).
The Cons of using property solicitors near me
- Not on your mortgage lender's panel - local law firms are often smaller with fewer principals which may exclude them from working with certain major high street solicitors. Click here to read more about which mortgage lender panels solicitors can and can't work on.
- Taking time off from work - it isn't always easy to visit your solicitor and having to see them 2 or 3 times during the conveyancing process may add a strain onto your work life, or be unachievable if you live abroad.
- Locally inexperienced - your local solicitor may not specialise in conveyancing and may have more experience in other areas of law.
- Less competition, higher prices - with less competition your local solicitor's legal fees are most likely to cost more, especially if they have to keep premises in premium high-street real estate.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Kidderminster?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, extending a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying off your help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Kidderminster has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Kidderminster conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Kidderminster - speak to Wyre Forest District Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Kidderminster - check with Wyre Forest District Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Property Solicitors Kidderminster
We have specialist Kidderminster leasehold conveyancing solicitors to handle your sale & purchase of a leasehold property, as well as lease extensions and creation, sale, or purchase of a Kidderminster share of freehold property.
Due to the additional legal work surrounding the lease and terms, your quote will be calculated based on the tenure, so as long as you give us the correct details when getting your Kidderminster leasehold conveyancing quote with the simple form above, this will be included in your initial quote, not a surprise addition later on. Property Challenges Solved.
Frequently Asked Questions: Conveyancing Solicitors Kidderminster
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CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.No Sale No Fee
Choose a conveyancing solicitor in Kidderminster who offers a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.Reviews
Check out their reviews to be sure they provide a good service and meet their timescales.Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price.1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false-starts.2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting till after your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. Using an online service cuts down on snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
As soon as your offer is accepted, you can submit your application. An independent broker can help speed this along.4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
Worcestershire is a county in the West Midlands, with Worcester being its county town and a cathedral city, containing the beautiful Worcester Cathedral. The county is mainly rural, containing the Malvern Hills, which border it to the west. The Malvern Hills have been classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Worcestershire Beacon, which at 425m is the highest point in the county, lies in this range.
Some parts of the county, to its north-east, are in the industrial area of the West Midlands. Major settlements include Kidderminster, Bromsgrove and Redditch (all satellite towns of Birmingham). Adjoining counties include West Midlands, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Worcester is the largest populated urban area and contains the county's one university, the University of Worcester. It is also the main transport hub, offering direct railway services from Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddington and many other major conurbations.
There are 3 motorways running through the county: the M5, the M42 and M50. Two major rivers flow through the county, the Severn and the Avon. Arguably Kidderminster Harriers is the county's most famous football team - it is non-league and one of the oldest in the country - and Worcestershire County Cricket Club's (WCCC) home ground is at New Road in Worcester. WCCC last won the county championship in the late 80s in the era of Ian Botham, Graham Dilley and Graeme Hick.
The village of Broadheath, about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of the city of Worcester, is the birthplace of the composer Edward Elgar. Worcester's Berrow's Journal has a claim to be the oldest surviving newspaper in the world, publishing started in 1709.
London Housing Market Reports
- Aug 2023 - Growth & Demand Falling under high interest rates
- Feb 2022 - London's housing volume hits record low
- Jan 2020 - London's Luxury Market Takes A Hit
- Sept 2019 - London house prices rise
- May 2019 - London's Housing Sales on Par with Last Crash
- March 2019 - London’s housing woes spread countrywide
- Aug 2018 - London's Sales Volumes on Life Support
- Nov 2018 - London On Its Knees
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
Is it better if your solicitor is local?
Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, there is nothing particular to be gained by your solicitor being 'local' to you.As a buyer, your solicitor has to examine property searches, look at your home buyers survey (if you've had one done), ensure your mortgage is in place, make enquiries about the title and protect your legal interests when buying.
As a seller, your solicitor has to prepare your contract of sale and pass on all necessary documentation tied to the sale and generally look after your interests as a seller.
None of those mentioned above jobs require your solicitor to be local and the checking of your ID which happens at the start of the process can be carried out electronically highly efficiently.
If you were to visit your solicitor in person to prove your ID etc., you might in theory have to pay for this by the hour (and pay for travel, take time off work etc.).
In contrast, if as a buyer you choose to book a home buyers survey, it is essential to employ a RICS surveyor who knows the locale as they will have seen possibly hundreds of properties in and around the area and will benefit from knowledge of things like the type and style of housing, and possible defects to look for.
To find out more about what solicitors and surveyors do during the conveyancing process, click on Buying a House.
