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Finding the right conveyancer for your Gloucester property purchase is essential. A conveyancer is responsible for handling the legal aspect of the purchase. They also arrange essential searches on the property.

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    FAQs About Conveyancing in Gloucester

    Conveyancing costs in Gloucester cost an average of £1,320 when buying and £1,270 when selling. It takes approximately 166 days to complete the conveyancing process.

    Gloucester does have a history of flooding. This means that the conveyancing process is extremely important to ensure that your property is in an area that is not at risk. Gloucester does not have as high a risk of subsidence as other cities. However, there are some areas near the city centre that may need to be inspected due to higher levels of clay soil. 

    Why Hire a Gloucester Conveyancer?

    Conveyancers help to guide you through the legal aspects of a property purchase or sale. They will conduct any relevant searches and advise you on the legal jargon.

    In the last year, there were 2,124 properties sold in Gloucester and 72 new builds, according to the UK House Price Index. Detached properties increased the most in price, rising by 13.6% in March 2022.

    In order to ensure that your move goes as smoothly as possible, it's best to instruct your conveyancer as soon as your offer is received. Here is what your conveyancer will assist with:

    • Conducting conveyancing searches
    • Liaising with mortgage officers
    • Arranging a completion date
    • Exchanging contracts
    • Paying any disbursements on your behalf such as Stamp Duty Land Tax

    This list is not exhaustive and your conveyancer may complete other tasks. Bear in mind that additional steps may cost extra, so it's best to discuss this with your conveyancer beforehand.

    Data taken from UK House Price Index

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    How Much are Conveyancing Solicitor Fees in Gloucester?

    The average house price in Gloucester is £239,214. This means that the average conveyancing fee for buying a freehold property is £1,320 and £1,490 for leasehold properties. When selling a property, the average conveyancing fee for freehold properties is £1,270 and £1,420 for leasehold properties.

    Conveyancing costs are dependent on a variety of factors. These include whether the property is freehold or leasehold, whether you are buying or selling, and your location among others.

    The total conveyancing cost will be made up of the legal fees, disbursements, and conveyancing searches. A full Local Authority Search costs £178 including VAT, according to the Gloucester City Council website.

    Data taken from Compare My Move’s Moving House Calculator

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    How Long Does Conveyancing Take in Gloucester?

    The average length of the conveyancing process in Gloucester is 166 days. This is 7 days longer than the national average of 159 days.

    The time it takes from the property being listed to the day of completion is 285 days on average in Gloucester. This means that the conveyancing process takes up over half of the entire process. However, the timescale will vary depending on the difficulty of the case.

    Whether the property is freehold or leasehold is important as this can affect the time it takes to complete the conveyancing process. This is because leasehold properties require more steps for the conveyancer to complete. There is more paperwork meaning that the cost is also higher.

    Data taken from Get Agent

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    What to Expect From Conveyancing Searches in Gloucester?

    Conveyancing searches are an important part of the conveyancing process. During the searches, your conveyancer will detect any potential environmental threats. There are a variety of conveyancing searches such as the Environmental Search and Water & Drainage Search.

    Gloucester has a medium risk of flooding. This is because the River Severn and River Avon run through Gloucester and can flood during periods of heavy rain.

    Subsidence is a big issue in large cities due to the concentration of clay soil in the ground. The majority of properties in Gloucester are not exposed to a high risk of subsidence as it is a smaller city. However, properties in the city centre have been reported to have some ground stability issues. This means that the conveyancing search report is imperative to the process.

    Radon Gas levels are also low throughout Gloucester, so this shouldn't be an issue. However, properties in Churchdown and Tinkershill have elevated radon potential.

    Data taken from Get The Data and Geobear's Subsidence Map

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