Conveyancing in Blackpool
Conveyancing involves all the legal aspects of transferring the ownership of a property from a seller to a buyer, handling a remortgage, or transferring equity. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Blackpool, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Blackpool and Lancashire clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Fleetwood, Lancaster, Leyland and Rossendale
Buying property in Blackpool
Probably Britain's best-known seaside resort, Blackpool lies on the Lancashire coast. It is the most populous town in the county. Its 7-mile long seafront is accessible from the residential areas of Bispham, Fleetwood and Cleveleys and inland there are several new developments at Staining and Marton Moss.
The most sought after districts in the Blackpool area are Poulton-le Fylde to the north and Lytham St Annes to the south.
Although Blackpool is a tourist hub, with a large number of small businesses and self-employed people, large employers include plastics manufacturers, biscuit manufacturers and government institutions such as the NS&I (National Savings and Investments).
Council Tax in Blackpool (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,447.30 |
| B | £1,688.51 |
| C | £1,929.73 |
| D | £2,170.95 |
| E | £2,653.38 |
| F | £3,135.82 |
| G | £3,618.25 |
| H | £4,341.90 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A solicitor steers the buyer through the legal aspects of the transaction.
They will order searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale, and take care of tasks after the sale, such as paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
In addition to standard searches, Blackpool conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches for historic mine works and industrial contamination.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying a shared-ownership property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the mortgage lender.
Your transaction could take weeks longer and also cost more if your property lawyer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel.
Over 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Blackpool transaction smoothly.
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We have also helped Blackpool home buyers with the legal work for:
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed properties exist across the country, 48 of which are in Blackpool Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Blackpool include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property, and an obligation to employ traditional construction techniques . Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Listed buildings
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from a registered provider of social housing. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than buying a home outright. Our expert solicitor panel has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build
The conveyancing for buying a new build home in Blackpool is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A solicitor in Blackpool will need to be qualified to handle things like advising on mortgage offer flexibility for delayed completion, ensuring new estate roads are adopted and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and BLP.
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Leasehold flats
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK can be very involved. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling property in Blackpool
At the start of the property selling process in Blackpool, your lawyer will assemble all essential documents, including property information forms and the title deeds.
They will resolve any potential issues and respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your lawyer will also work with both sides, such as estate agents and banks or building societies.
I am selling a leasehold property in Blackpool - what do I need to know?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat is much more involved than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Blackpool must carry out extra work, and this could include sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of historical insurance claims.
In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is highly recommended that the seller instruct a lawyer as soon as possible, and preferably before marketing the property,.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Blackpool
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You should verify the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is on your lender's legal panel before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are panel members for all major lenders, so whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with TSB or moving to a buy to let mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity
If you aim to restructure the ownership of your property, whether you are taking over the share of another owner, transferring the ownership of your property to a child or inheritance tax planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your lawyer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Blackpool?
Getting a conveyancing quote is simple - but knowing what the quote does and does not include can be tricky.
Solicitors' fees
The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
