Property lawyer
Ogier Property
“When it comes to buying property in Jersey, you need a partner who ensures clarity, accuracy, and peace of mind. When selling your property in Jersey, the details matter.”
What they offer
Buying: contract review
We'll go over your sales contract with you and answer your questions.
Completion in the Royal Court
When buying a freehold or flying freehold property, you will need to appear in the Royal Court to complete the purchase.
Mortgage documents
Our team will explain all the documents provided by the bank's lawyers…
Site visit and searches
We visit the property to make sure the description in the contract matches what is on site.
Stamp duty and first-time buyers
Our team will assess if you qualify for any stamp duty savings, for example being an eligible first-time buyer…
Selling
Our team will prepare the documentation for the sale of your property and liaise with the buyer's lawyer regarding any queries.
Paying off your current mortgage
We'll liaise with your mortgage lender to ensure all mortgages and secured charges on the property are settled from the sale money…
As described on ogierproperty.com. Check details with them before you book.
Prices
Ogier Property don’t publish prices on their site.
“We'll provide a fee estimate before you commit, which will vary depending on your transaction's complexity and any additional services you might need, such as making a will. … Contact us for a detailed fee estimate tailored to your unique situation.”
From ogierproperty.com. Prices change: confirm with Ogier Property before you commit.
In their words
- “a comprehensive breakdown of potential costs upfront, eliminating surprises later”
- “a member of Ogier’s Property team will join you”
- “Our team will assess if you qualify for any stamp duty savings”
How conveyancing works in Jersey
Only an advocate or solicitor can do it
Only a Jersey advocate or solicitor can pass your contract.
Freehold completes in court on a Friday afternoon
Freehold sales complete before the Royal Court on Friday afternoons.
Share transfer completes without court
Many flats are bought as shares in a company, with no court step.
Stamp duty is paid on completion
Land transaction tax is due when you complete.
How it works, in more detail
Only an advocate or solicitor can do it
A Jersey property contract can only be presented to the Royal Court by an advocate or solicitor of the Royal Court, so buyers cannot act for themselves. The lawyer takes responsibility for good title, because Jersey’s Public Registry issues no certificate of title. There is no separate licensed-conveyancer profession: conveyancers work inside law firms, under an advocate or solicitor.
Freehold completes in court on a Friday afternoon
A freehold or flying freehold purchase completes when the contract is passed before the Royal Court, which sits for property on Friday afternoons. That is usually when you get the keys.
Share transfer completes without court
Many Jersey flats are held by owning shares in the company that owns the building. A share transfer purchase completes by a share purchase agreement rather than a court contract, and lenders treat it differently from freehold.
Stamp duty is paid on completion
Jersey land transaction tax is charged in marginal bands. Our stamp duty calculator works out the figure for any price.
Sources: gov.je — the role of the Public Registry · courts.je — Public Registry property sales · Law Society of Jersey
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