Conveyancing in Great Harwood
Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Great Harwood, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Great Harwood and Hyndburn 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: Blackburn, Blackpool and Rossendale
Buying property in Great Harwood
A town in Lancashire, Great Harwood is known for its local markets, Mercer Park, and the nearby Pendle Hill. Great Harwood is well-served by bus routes to Blackburn and Burnley. Great Harwood has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Great Harwood (2023/24)
Great Harwood is in Hyndburn Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,446.45 |
| B | £1,687.52 |
| C | £1,928.59 |
| D | £2,169.67 |
| E | £2,651.82 |
| F | £3,133.97 |
| G | £3,616.12 |
| H | £4,339.34 |
What does a Great Harwood property lawyer do?
The conveyancer will take care of the technical side of a home purchase. They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Great Harwood conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for historic mine works and industrial contamination.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank must ensure the home's value will cover the value of the loan.
Panel approval means your solicitor can act for your mortgage provider.Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of building societies, banks and lenders, such as major banks like Lloyds Bank, to smaller lenders like Yorkshire Building Society and Tandem Money - so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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We can also assist home movers in Great Harwood with the legal work for:
When purchasing a home in a Great Harwood conservation area, your lawyer will check for restrictions on how you can use the home, e.g. noise level restrictions or tree preservation orders (TPOs). Conservation areas in Great Harwood and the Hyndburn local authority include:Buying a home in a conservation area
Around 500,000 listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 110 of which are in Hyndburn Borough Council. Great Harwood listed buildings include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include required consent for any alterations, and public access to certain areas. Our expert solicitor panel will help you understand the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build property in Great Harwood can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A good solicitor in Great Harwood will need to be qualified to handle things like checking the suitability of new build insurance, checking that any contracts allow for future 'common parts' maintenance and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and ACHI/Vantage.
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Selling property in Great Harwood
When you're looking to sell property in Great Harwood, you can expect your conveyancing solicitor to first compile key documents, including the title deeds and ID forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and overcoming hurdles such as absence of easement.Your lawyer will also communicate effectively with all parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, ensuring that the property sale completes without a hitch.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Great Harwood?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat or house is quite a lot more specialised than it is for a freehold home.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Great Harwood, including sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the buildings insurance for the common parts.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that you instruct a property lawyer as early in the process as possible, and potentially before marketing the property,.
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Remortgage in Great Harwood
The base interest rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your mortgage lender's behalf.
We work with solicitors who are panel members for all major building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with HSBC or taking out a first time buyer mortgage from Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
If you are planning to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are buying out the equity of a joint owner, transferring the ownership of a property to your children or estate planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your legal representative will complete the process for a low, fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Great Harwood: What to expect
Some of the fees included in conveyancing quotes can be unfamiliar, especially for first time buyers.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they carry out for you. The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing quotes.
