Conveyancing in Wiltshire

Here at iconvey we believe that buying or selling a property is often one of the biggest decisions we each have to make, so if you are buying or selling your home in Wiltshire, then it makes sense to fully understand what this means and to familiarise yourself with the Wiltshire area.

About Wiltshire

Wiltshire is an entirely land-locked county in the South West of England which is mainly rural and is characterised by its high download and wide valleys.  Wiltshire is notable for its pre-Roman archaeology.  Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of Stonehenge and the Avebury stone circles plus other ancient landmarks and as the main training area in the UK of the British Army.  The city of Salisbury is notable for its medieval cathedral, which boasts the tallest spire in England.

Main Towns & Cities in Wiltshire

Wiltshire has a number of town & cities, including the medieval city of Salisbury, as well as Devizes, Chippenham, Marlborough, Swindon, Trowbridge and Warminster.

Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire County Council, located in Trowbridge, is the local council for Wiltshire. The Wiltshire County Council website is an excellent place to go for a wealth of information concerning Wiltshire. This includes; Advice, Business & economy, Community & living, Environment & planning, Health, Housing, Leisure & culture and much more.

Wiltshire Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas are designated to conserve the character or appearance of those parts of the built environment of special historic or architectural interest.

A Conservation Area is defined as: 'an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance'. - Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

The purpose of a conservation area is not to prevent all development but rather to enable its careful management.

The majority of the conservation areas in Wiltshire consist of the historic parts of our towns and villages, but some include other special landscapes can also be designated, such as the canal corridor at Wilcot.

Shared Ownership of your home in Wiltshire

Shared ownership homes, (also known as New Build HomeBuy), offers a low cost way to get on the home ownership ladder. The shared ownership scheme makes housing affordable.

Unregistered Properties in Wiltshire

Compulsory registration across the whole of England came into effect during the late 1980's.  Since then, any property purchased must be registered with HMLR, (Land Registry).  In Wiltshire, there are quite a number of properties that are still unregistered.   The Conveyancing Solicitor who carried out your Conveyancing transaction should be completely aware of how to properly deal with unregistered properties.  An 'Epitome of Sale' must be supplied by the seller, in order to prove their ownership of the property.  These documents must show an unbroken chain of ownership for at least 15 years, up to the present day.  Your Conveyancing Solicitor should examine these documents carefully.

New Build Properties in Wiltshire?

Wiltshire is fortunate enough to have a considerable number of new build properties in the county.  This includes the prestigious Duchy of Cornwall village of Poundbury, as well as Beaminster, Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Gillingham, Poole, Portland, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Wareham, Wimborne and Weymouth!  New build homes are potentially a particularly complex aspect of conveyancing, so you must ensure that your Conveyancing Solicitor is familiar with dealing with new build properties, as the conveyancing procedures and processes can be different to the norm.  There may well be deals and incentives offered by the developer, and these must be looked into properly by your Conveyancing Solicitor.  If you are buying your home with a mortgage, then the lender should be notified of any cash incentives.

Why Choose iconvey as your Property Lawyers in Wiltshire?

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in Wiltshire, whether it be your home, a second property to let for rental income or even a holiday home, then our dedicated team at iconvey are here to help.

The conveyancing team iconvey are able to assist with all aspects of the conveyancing for your property sale or purchase in Wiltshire.  We have extensive experience in dealing with conveyancing in Wiltshire and offer an excellent, professional service at highly competitive rates. Just over the past year, we have dealt with numerous people who have bought or sold a home in the county.  As such, we are well aware of local issues involved within the Wiltshire area.

There are a number of firms throughout Wiltshire who deal with conveyancing but we would strongly recommend that you contact us for a quote before making a decision as to who to instruct.

You can obtain an instant quote for your conveyancing in Wiltshire from this website, (just click here).  Our quotes are guaranteed, fully transparent and include no hidden extras for a normal conveyancing transaction.  Alternatively, simply call us on 0844 225 2061 for more information or to discuss your particular needs.

Across the whole of England and Wales, iconvey is a favourite choice, this is because we offer a first-class, fantastic service at reasonable cost.  All of our lawyers are fully qualitfied solicitors and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.  We operate with small conveyancing teams, headed up by a senior conveyancer, so you can be assured that you will be dealing with the same 2 or 3 people throughout your entire property sale, purchase or remortgage transaction.  You wont even need to visit us in person, all of your property transaction can be simply handled from the comfort of your own home via post, telephone and email.  We will even provide you with automatic updates concerning how your transaction is progressing via email and text message, should you wish!