Conveyancing in Deal
Conveyancing is the legal process used for transferring ownership of a property from one party to another, or the work involved in a remortgage or transfer of equity. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Deal, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Deal and throughout Dover 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 Deal
A town in Kent, Deal is known for its pebble beach, Deal Castle, and a charming old town. Popular residential areas include Walmer and Sholden. Deal has a railway station, providing links to Dover and Canterbury. Deal has a population of approximately 30,000.
Council Tax in Deal (2023/24)
Deal is in Dover District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,433.94 |
| B | £1,672.93 |
| C | £1,911.92 |
| D | £2,150.91 |
| E | £2,628.89 |
| F | £3,106.87 |
| G | £3,584.85 |
| H | £4,301.82 |
What does a Deal conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer plays a key role after an offer has been accepted, and assists the buyer with the legal side of the transaction. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence, including ordering property searches, raising enquires of the seller and ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred.
Deal conveyancing solicitors may also undertake chalk mining searches.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
Whether you are purchasing an investment property or buying a listed building, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage. If your lawyer isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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We can also assist Deal home buyers with the legal work for:
Around half a million listed buildings exist in England and Wales - around 1,990 of which are in Dover District Council. Deal listed buildings include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include maintenance of historic features, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Our experienced panel of solicitors will clarify the commitments a listed building owner must make. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build property in Deal can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
An experienced solicitor in Deal must be able to deal with things like handling equity loan schemes, confirming Section 38 agreements and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and BOPAS.
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Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold property in the UK can be complex. The numerous common problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like 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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Selling a house or flat in Deal
As part of the property selling process in Deal, your solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including title deeds and property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
Duties include responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions, resolving issues like a landlord dispute and handling the mortgage redemption.
In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, the solicitor will coordinate with both sides, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling a leasehold house or flat typically takes longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review this leasehold-related paperwork, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. Delays are usually the result of the time it takes your lawyer to get these documents together.
The seller's solicitor should commence this before a buyer has even been found, because this paperwork can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Double check your conveyancer is on your bank or building society's panel before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the legal panels of over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Barclays or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Coventry Building Society, we can help.
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Transferring Equity
If you plan to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are inheritance tax planning, buying out a co-owner or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Deal?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the tasks they complete.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean an inflated final bill. Watch out for additional charges, when comparing quotes.
