Conveyancing in Boston
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Boston, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Boston and throughout Lincolnshire 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: Horncastle, Skegness, Sleaford and Spalding
Buying property in Boston
A market town in Lincolnshire, Boston is known for Boston Stump and its market. Major employers include Pilgrim Hospital and various agricultural companies. It has rail links to Skegness and Nottingham.
Council Tax in Boston (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,378.49 |
| B | £1,608.24 |
| C | £1,837.99 |
| D | £2,067.74 |
| E | £2,527.24 |
| F | £2,986.73 |
| G | £3,446.23 |
| H | £4,135.48 |
What does a Boston property lawyer do?
A conveyancer will handle the legal aspects of buying a property. Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review contracts and take care of tasks after the sale, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and HMLR registration.
Boston conveyancing solicitors may also carry out flood risk checks due to low-lying land.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the lender.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, from larger lenders like NatWest to Coventry Building Society, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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There exist around half a million listed buildings across the country, 520 of which are in Boston Borough Council. Listed buildings in and near to Boston include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Our specialist panel of solicitors will help you understand what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold property in the UK requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and short leases.
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 a house or flat in Boston
When selling property in Boston, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, such as property information forms and title deeds.
The lawyer's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's questions, overcoming hurdles such as a planning issue and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
Your lawyer will also communicate effectively with the other parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, to confirm that the sale completes quickly.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much longer to conduct the conveyancing to sell leasehold houses or flats when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will expect to see these documents, including management company information. Typically, delays are due to the time required by your lawyer to get these documents together.
Your lawyer ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found, as the managing agent's information can take a long time to gather if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Boston
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (18 March, 2025)
You should verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on all major banks and building societies' panels. Whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Metro Bank or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity in Boston
Whether you are giving a property to a family member, dealing with inheritance tax planning or buying out a joint owner, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Boston?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the tasks they complete for you. Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your lawyer during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an indemnity policy.
Check the quote for hidden costs
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
