Conveyancing in Chorley
Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Chorley, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Chorley and throughout Lancashire handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Chorley
A market town in Lancashire, Chorley is known for its weekly markets, Astley Hall, and the nearby Yarrow Valley Country Park. Popular residential areas include Euxton and Buckshaw Village. Chorley has a railway station with direct links to Manchester and Blackpool. Chorley's population is approximately 35,000.
Council Tax in Chorley (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,422.08 |
| B | £1,659.09 |
| C | £1,896.10 |
| D | £2,133.12 |
| E | £2,607.15 |
| F | £3,081.17 |
| G | £3,555.20 |
| H | £4,266.24 |
What will my Chorley solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor helps you with the legal aspect of buying a home. The solicitor will order searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Chorley conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for historic mine works and industrial contamination.
Buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying a new build property 'off-plan', your solicitor must also complete legal work for the lender. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete if your solicitor is not on your bank's panel.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Chorley transaction without delay.
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Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 450 of which are in Chorley Borough Council. Chorley listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and required consent for any alterations. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for purchasing a new build in Chorley can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A property lawyer in Chorley will need to be qualified to handle things like handling unreasonable delays, confirming rights to use pipes and cables (e.g. phone, data, fibre, electricity) and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Ward Cole.
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Selling property in Chorley
As part of the property selling process in Chorley, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and ID forms.
A seller's solicitor's duties include responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, overcoming hurdles such as a missing EIC and handling the mortgage redemption. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your conveyancer will also liaise with key parties, such as estate agents and banks or building societies.Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Chorley?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is significantly more specialised than it is for a freehold home.
Leasehold complexity involves additional work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Chorley, for example requesting all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the insurance policy.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that you instruct a property lawyer as soon as possible, and ideally before marketing the property,.
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Remortgage in Chorley
The official base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Make sure you verify your solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are on the panels of all major lenders, so whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Santander or moving to a 10-year tracker rate with Atom Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, gifting a property or adding a new partner to your property's title, you'll need a conveyancing solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a fixed fee.
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What are typical Chorley conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing fees
These legal fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they carry out. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Watch out for additional charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
