Conveyancing in Coalville
Conveyancing is the legal process for transferring the ownership of property from one party to another, or the legal work involved in a transfer of equity or remortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Coalville, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Coalville and North West Leicestershire 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: Derby, Leicester and Nottingham
Buying property in Coalville
A market town in Leicestershire, Coalville is known for its rich mining history. Desirable residential areas include Whitwick and Bardon Hill. Coalville is well-served by bus routes to Leicester and Loughborough. Coalville has a population of approximately 34,500.
Council Tax in Coalville (2023/24)
Coalville is in North West Leicestershire.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,420.59 |
| B | £1,657.36 |
| C | £1,894.12 |
| D | £2,130.89 |
| E | £2,604.42 |
| F | £3,077.95 |
| G | £3,551.48 |
| H | £4,261.78 |
What will my Coalville solicitor do?
A solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction. They will raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, order searches, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Coalville conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches related to former industry, including coal mining and textiles, and radon gas.
Buying with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank.
If your conveyancer isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Coalville transaction smoothly.
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When buying a flat or house in a Coalville conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for planning approval issues, e.g. new boundaries, fences and railings or solar panel visibility. Conservation areas in Coalville and the North West Leicestershire local authority include Tonge, Staunton Harold, Donington Le Heath, Diseworth and Castle Donington.Conservation areas
There are more than 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 670 of which are in North West Leicestershire. Coalville listed buildings and properties include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include required consent for any alterations, and public access to certain areas. Our expert solicitor panel will help you understand the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Almost every flat in the UK is leasehold. Purchasing leasehold property can take weeks longer than a freehold property because there is more to prepare.
Examples of delays might include anything from slow receipt of the managing agent information to absent freeholders.
Specialist leasehold solicitors look after hundreds of leasehold clients every month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling a property in Coalville
For the sale of a Coalville property, your lawyer will prepare the necessary documentation, such as property information forms and the draft contract.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and addressing snags like lack of consent for alterations.
Your solicitor will also work with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, to make sure your home move is completed without incident.Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, that's correct, it can take considerably longer to conduct the conveyancing to sell leasehold properties, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, like management company information and an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time needed by your solicitor to gather this paperwork is commonly the source of delays.
Your solicitor ought to start this process at the earliest opportunity, as this paperwork can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the managing agent.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Coalville
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (24 May, 2025)
Double check your conveyancer's lender panel membership before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Leeds Building Society or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are gifting a property, tax planning for the future or taking over the share of another owner, a transfer of equity is required. Your solicitor can handle the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Coalville?
Solicitors' fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the tasks they complete during your transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (third party costs)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty, property searches and leasehold management information.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, when comparing quotes. Some firms set out additional charges in the small print. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
