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Property law

We specialise in legal services for property matters and have the knowledge and expertise to ensure your requirements are met in the most effective way possible.

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Wenborne Weller & Spooner

We're specialists in a very wide range of property services. We help you understand all of your options and help you find your best solution. We provide specialist assistance in the buying or selling of commercial and residential property, re-mortgages, disputes and more.

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Charlie Wenborne and Francesca Weller sitting on office sofa

Principal Lawyers

Charlie Wenborne & Francesca Weller

About us

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Selling your property

We understand that selling your property is a big deal and that it can be a little stressful navigating your way from putting your property on the market through to a successful completion.

By giving you a single point of contact for your sale at WW&S we can take a lot of the stress and uncertainty out of the process for you.

We're very proud of the relationships we build with agents and other solicitors.

It means we work more efficiently and successfully in getting the transaction through without unnecessary delays. We're always on hand for everything relating to your transaction.

If you are selling, please contact us for a chat and a no obligation estimate for costs. We'll happily help you through the sale – from the moment you accept an offer, through to exchange and completion.

Purchasing a property

Purchasing your own home can be your biggest single purchase in life, so it makes sense to ensure you have the best possible lawyers on hand for such a significant investment.

Our friendly, experienced property lawyers have wide-ranging experience in supporting people buying residential property and land. We can ensure things run smoothly and efficiently all the way to completing your purchase.

We can provide expert help with gifts of property, deeds of variation/rectification, easements and covenants and voluntary registrations.

New mortgage and remortgage

Many homeowners mortgage, remortgage or take out loans secured on their property. It is an increasingly common way to free up capital for their needs.

The bank's own solicitor may offer ‘free legal advice’ and many homeowners choose to use this service, however it can lead to a frustrating and impersonal experience with no point of contact to speak to.

With WW&S you get a real personalised and attentive approach with our proactive property lawyers ensuring that your case is dealt with as quickly as possible.

It means we work more efficiently and successfully in getting the transaction through without unnecessary delays. We're always on hand for everything relating to your transaction.

Deed of Variation

A Deed of Variation of a lease is a formal legal document that records agreed changes in a lease.

There are many reasons why a lease may need to be varied, possibly an error in the original lease or plan to it, or maybe the lease needs to be varied to satisfy a lender's requirement such as varying the term of a lease where some terms are below a threshold required by a mortgage lender.

If you need an experienced opinion on whether you need to vary and a fast, competitively costed lawyer, get in contact with us, whether you are a landlord or tenant, we can assist you.

Lease extension

Of recent, an increasing number of properties are defined and acquired as a leasehold property generally where they are a flat.

If you purchase a leasehold property you do so for a fixed period given in the lease known as a ‘Term’ which generally ranges between 99 and 125 years.

As the duration of the lease term decreases this can affect saleability of the property and you may consider the advantages of extending the term of the lease sooner rather than later as when the term ends, the ownership of your property reverts to the landlord.

The remaining term of a lease affects the value of the property: the shorter the lease, the less the property is worth. So, it is in your interest to either extend the term of the lease before it expires.

As experienced solicitors, our specialist team can guide you through the lease extension procedures.

Call us on 01702 680 880 for more details.

Shared ownership

Shared ownership conveyancing can be more complex than a straightforward purchase of a leasehold property and that's why you need an experienced shared ownership lawyer who can advise you on the scheme procedures.

It is an affordable home ownership scheme by the government whereby you purchase a share in a property and pay a form of rent to the housing association.

As part of a shared ownership purchase there is generally an opportunity to purchase more shares in the property in the future which is known as staircasing.

Here at Wenborne Weller & Spooner we have specialist lawyers experienced in acquiring shared ownership leases who can guide you through a step by step of what is involved.

Transfer of equity

Transfer of equity means the process of adding or removing someone as a legal owner of the property and updating the Land Registry.

When you may consider needing a transfer of equity?

A matrimonial or cohabitee split of your jointly owned assets – you may agree that one of you wants to buy the other one out and remove them from the property title. This also could be down to a Court Order providing for the removal of one party from the title.

You want to gift your home to your children as part of your future estate planning (our experienced Private Client Department can provide you with advice on care home fees, inheritance advice and general tax planning.)

You may wish to add or remove another party to the property title i.e a sibling or relative.

What happens if you have a mortgage secured on the property?

If there is an existing mortgage, then you will need to apply to your lender for the consent before you proceed with any transfer of equity.

Do you have to pay stamp duty on a transfer of equity?

The simple answer is it applies to each individual matter and we will inform you if stamp duty is payable. If there is an exchange of money for the transfer to take place, then the stamp duty rules and criteria will be applied.

Right to Buy

The Right to Buy scheme allows council tenants to purchase their home at a discounted price.

Currently, the full scheme is only accessible in England and this is limited to £84,200, or £112,300 in London.

Can I Apply To Purchase My Council House?

You can buy your council house if:

  • It's your only or main home
  • You're a secure tenant
  • You've had a public sector landlord for three years

You will need specialist solicitors to assist you in purchasing your property from your local council.

Here at Wenborne Weller & Spooner we have skilled and specialist solicitors who can guide you through this process.

If you are considering a right to buy please contact us on 01702 680 880 for more information or a quote.

Commercial Property

Our commercial property department has an in depth understanding of the commercial industry.

We specialise in all aspects of commercial property to include:

  • The Sale and Purchase of all types of commercial property and related funding
  • The Sale and Purchase of businesses
  • Licences to Assign
  • Licences for Alterations
  • Rent Deposit Deeds
  • Licences to Occupy
  • Deeds of Variation
  • Land Development

We act for landlords, tenants, landowners, investors and developers. We attend to acquisitions and disposals of all types of commercial property.

Our fees

At WW&S we make sure that you know exactly what is and what isn't chargeable at all times. We aim to be 100% transparent to remove any unnecessary worry or confusion in your relationship with us.

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Who we help

With such a wide range of property services we work with various types of clients. The majority of our work is with private residential clients, landlords, tenants and property developers but we also help businesses and investors with commercial property issues.

Call us today for instant professional advice on 01702 680 880
or email the practice on enquiries@wenbornewellerspooner.com and we'll get right back to you.

Wenborne Weller & Spooner is an excellent firm. They have done a mission impossible job. The sale of our property was very challenging. Everything needed to be done in a very short time and Charlie Wenborne and her team have excelled where others would have failed.

I just wanted to say how much it means to always be able to speak to someone on the telephone when we contact your office. When buying and selling properties in the past, being unable to contact our Solicitor when we’ve needed to at times, made a stressful experience even more difficult.

Mr and Mrs Holmes

We have used Francesca for the conveyancing of 3 house moves and would never use anyone else. She is a breath of fresh air when it comes to solicitors, friendly, approachable and exceptionally knowledgeable. Thank you Fran for all you have done for us, you have gone above and beyond at every stage.

Ami Staples

I've worked with Francesca for over 10 years. In every instance she has shown her capability & professionalism. She exceeds expectations & always proves her knowledge & skill. I would have no hesitation in recommending her & her team.

Amanda Heffernan

We've used Charlie several times over the years when we've moved home. The service we get is so friendly and reliable we wouldn't think of using anyone else now. She is completely brilliant.

Sheila Trotman