Conveyancing in Bolton
Conveyancing is the process of preparing legal documents for a property sale, remortgage or lease extension, and transferring legal ownership if the property is being sold. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Bolton, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Bolton and Greater Manchester 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: Bury, Chorley, Rochdale, Salford and Manchester
Buying property in Bolton
Bolton in Greater Manchester developed as a centre of cotton spinning and other textile production, and was historically part of Lancashire. Several smaller towns and villages, including Horwich and Westhoughton combine with Bolton to form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton.
A wide-reaching project to redevelop the town centre and create attractive housing developments on the outskirts was recently revealed. It is anticipated that private sector funding will add to the planned £100m allocated by Bolton Council to push the scheme's value to £1 billion.
Council Tax in Bolton (2023/24)
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,363.09 |
B | £1,590.27 |
C | £1,817.45 |
D | £2,044.63 |
E | £2,498.99 |
F | £2,953.35 |
G | £3,407.72 |
H | £4,089.26 |
What does a Bolton conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer or solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and helps you with the legal aspect of buying a property.
Your solicitor will carry out comprehensive due diligence, including raising enquires, applying for searches from local authorities (e.g. Bolton Council) and handling the transfer of funds.
Bolton conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a shared-ownership property or buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO), your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank arranging your mortgage. Your transaction could take weeks longer and incur more costs if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank's panel.
More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Bolton transaction without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also assist Bolton home buyers with conveyancing for:
There exist around 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 370 of which are in Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Bolton include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, and required consent for landscaping. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will advise you on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Read more:Buying a listed building
The conveyancing process for shared ownership means buying only a part (or share) in a property. Although this is a more affordable route to home ownership, shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. This is because contracts are more complicated, and housing associations work to tight deadlines. Our panel of solicitors has extensive experience handling shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Shared Ownership Conveyancing
Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold property in the UK can be very involved. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and unfair clauses in the lease.
A good property lawyer 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
Selling a house or flat in Bolton
The sale of a property in Bolton will require your solicitor to first prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and property information forms.
The solicitor's role involves dealing with complications like a dispute with a neighbour, responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and redeeming the mortgage.
Your solicitor will work with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, so the sale completes without delay.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Bolton?
The legal work for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is a great deal more complex than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Bolton must carry out extra work, which could include collating an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if the incoming lessee (i.e. the seller) is required to buy a share in the building's management company.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a conveyancer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The base interest rate is 4.5% (15 February, 2025)
Before instructing, your solicitor must be able to act for your chosen lender.
Quittance panel solicitors are on all major lenders' panels, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity in Bolton
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, adding a new partner or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, you will need to transfer equity.
Your conveyancer can handle the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Bolton?
Some of the fees included in conveyancing quotes can be unfamiliar, especially for first time buyers.
Conveyancing legal fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete during your property transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote.