Conveyancing in Hull
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hull, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Hull and throughout East Yorkshire 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.
Other areas covered: Cottingham, Driffield, Goole and Hornsea
Buying property in Hull
The city of Kingston upon Hull (usually abbreviated to Hull) takes its name from the river Hull and lies at its confluence to the Humber estuary in East Yorkshire.
Its economy was built on seafaring and trading and it remains an important busy port, employing around 5,000 people directly and 18,000 indirectly. Other industries include chemical, healthcare and food manufacturing. New investment and economic regeneration is attracting green energy industries to the Humber region.
Hull hosted a very successful UK City of Culture in 2017 and this has helped raise the profile of the city as a vibrant, friendly and pleasant place to live.
Council Tax in Hull (2023/24)
Hull is in Hull City Council.
What do Hull conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer or solicitor plays a key role after an offer has been accepted, and assists you with the legal aspect of buying a property.
Your lawyer will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale, and handle post-completion tasks, like HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Hull conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks for issues related to former coal mining activity and contaminated land.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
As part of the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of your bank or building society.
Panel approval will mean your solicitor can act on behalf of your lender.
Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and specialist lenders, from larger lenders like NatWest to Skipton Building Society, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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We can also assist Hull home movers with the legal work for:
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed buildings exist in England and Wales, and around 480 of which are in Hull City Council. Hull listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our specialist panel of solicitors will advise you on what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Read more:Listed buildings
The legal process when buying a shared ownership property means paying a reduced percentage share of the property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, your solicitor will walk you through every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
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Selling a property in Hull
When you're looking to sell a house or flat in Hull, you can expect the solicitor to first prepare vital paperwork, including assorted property information forms and the title deeds.
The solicitor's duties entail responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolving issues like a planning issue and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking steps to coordinate with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, your solicitor will ensure the transfer of ownership completes without a hitch.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. Sale conveyancing for leasehold properties can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review these documents, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. Typically, delays are due to the time required by your solicitor to gather this paperwork.
The seller's solicitor should start this process as soon as possible, as this information could take several weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (9 December, 2024)
Before you instruct, verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are panel members for all major banks and building societies. Whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Virgin Money or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Investec Bank, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity
If you intend to reduce or increase your ownership share of your property, whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, buying out the equity of a joint owner or inheritance tax planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your legal representative will complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Hull?
Solicitors' fees
These legal fees are paid to your lawyer for the work they carry out for you. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your lawyer's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check for hidden costs
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges. Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
