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Residential Property

At Forrester Sylvester Mackett, our experienced and well-established conveyancing team will offer you clear, practical and expert property advice.

Our clients include everyone from first time buyers to experienced buy to let landlords. Whether you are buyer, seller or both, you will get expert and friendly support and help – not just in dealing with the formalities. We will explain the process clearly, tell you what action we will be taking, keep you regularly updated on progress and also be sure to inform you of what the costs will be at the outset.

Our local knowledge of Wiltshire and the surrounding areas, and strong, well-established links with local estate agents, surveyors and independent financial advisers enable matters to progress smoothly and efficiently.

Free Conveyancing Estimate

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Our Services

Here at FSM, we recognise that buying and selling a property can be a very daunting experience, often stressful & confusing. Therefore, we offer a service, which aims to take the stress out of the legal side of the process. This includes providing you with a fixed price estimate and dealing with you in the way that you prefer such as:

  • Email
  • Phone
  • Letter
  • Meeting

You will get to know who is working for you and can always speak to a member of the team.

Buying a Property Pricing Guidance

We aim to be as transparent as possible, so please download our pricing guidance regarding buying a property.

Residential Property Purchase March 2026

Selling a Property Pricing Guidance

We aim to be as transparent as possible, so please download our pricing guidance regarding selling a property.

Sale of a freehold or leasehold residential property December2025

Additional Charges

We aim to be as transparent as possible, so please download our pricing guidance regarding additional charges.

Additional Charges 2025 v7

Transfers of equity involve changing the ownership of property, and are sometimes dealt with at the same time as a re-mortgage transaction.

Reasons to make a transfer of equity include:

  • Wishing to add your spouse to the title of your property after getting married
  • Re-mortgaging your property where the Lender requires a change of property ownership
  • Changing ownership because of a divorce or separation, or for tax planning purposes

Our commitment to you

We will always take a balanced and measured approach to all of the issues involved in your transfer of equity and guide you through the process with clear, practical advice.

When we advise you on a transfer of equity, our expert and experienced team will:

  • Look at all of the circumstances surrounding your transfer of equity transaction
  • Take into account all taxation issues, including Stamp Duty Land Tax
  • Ensure your transaction progresses smoothly and quickly
  • Keep you fully informed of progress in the transaction at all times
  • Because all transfer of equity transactions are different, you will always get advice that:
  • Is tailored to your individual needs and circumstances
  • Helps you achieve your aim as quickly as possible

Remortgages & Refinancing

Many of our clients seek to remortgage or refinance, whether in relation to their home, an investment property or a portfolio of properties. Often such steps are taken simply to reduce outgoings and pay less interest. Sometimes, the aim is to raise finance for another venture or the refinancing may form part of a broader asset planning strategy. We can offer a competitive fixed price service whatever the reasons for refinancing.

Mortgage or Re-mortgage Pricing Guidance

We aim to be as transparent as possible, so please download our pricing guidance regarding mortgage or re-mortgage of a residential property.

What you must always remember

Whatever your reason for re-mortgaging, you must always remember that:

  • A mortgage will be secured against your home
  • You risk losing your home if you default on a mortgage

So it is extremely important that you:

  • Are fully aware of all the implications of re-mortgaging your property
  • Make the choices that are right for you

At Forrester Sylvester Mackett we will always put your interests first and be acting solely and independently for you.  Should any other legal issues arise during your transaction, we will always make sure you are kept fully informed.

Equity release means releasing cash from a property you own, whilst continuing to live in it. With low interest rates and poor pension pots, many retirees find themselves asset rich, but cash poor. We understand that you may want to enjoy a more comfortable retirement by releasing equity from your greatest asset – your home.

There are various products you can choose from to release equity from your home. We recommend you take advice from a qualified financial advisor to select the right product for you.

Once you have chosen a product, we will provide you with the essential independent legal advice required to proceed.

The most common way to release equity from your home is a lifetime mortgage. This allows you to mortgage your house with no monthly interest payable – instead the interest is ‘rolled up’ until the end of the loan, which is usually after your death.

There are many things to consider when looking at equity release, including consulting your children or relatives who might expect to inherit your home. We can offer support and advice for these discussions.

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