Conveyancing in Lancaster
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 Lancaster, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Lancaster and throughout West Lancashire 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: Carnforth, Fleetwood, Morecambe and Rossendale
Buying property in Lancaster
A city in Lancashire, Lancaster is known for its Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park, and the nearby Morecambe Bay. Lancaster has a railway station, providing links to Manchester and Carlisle. Lancaster has a population of approximately 48,000.
Council Tax in Lancaster (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,469.94 |
| B | £1,714.93 |
| C | £1,959.92 |
| D | £2,204.91 |
| E | £2,694.89 |
| F | £3,184.87 |
| G | £3,674.85 |
| H | £4,409.82 |
What will my Lancaster solicitor do?
The conveyancer will take care of the technical side of buying a property. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence, such as raising questions for the seller's solicitor, ordering searches from authorities such as West Lancashire Council, ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred and registering the change of ownership.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Lancaster conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for historic mine works and industrial contamination.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
When you purchase a property, your solicitor must also handle some legal work for the bank.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and cost more if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank's panel.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and specialist lenders, including major banks like NatWest, to smaller lenders like Skipton Building Society and Aldermore Bank, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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Selling property in Lancaster
When you begin the process to sell a property in Lancaster, your lawyer will first arrange all the necessary documentation, including assorted property information forms and title deeds.
Their role involves responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and addressing snags like missing building regulations.Your lawyer will coordinate with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, to help ensure the home move completes without a hitch.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Lancaster?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat or house is a great deal more difficult than for a freehold property.
Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Lancaster, for example obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the insurance policy.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the vendor contact a Lancaster conveyancing solicitor as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Lancaster
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
Before you instruct, verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel membership.
We work with solicitors who can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Lloyds Bank or taking out a lifetime mortgage from Coventry Building Society, we can help.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are taking over the share of another owner, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or dealing with inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Lancaster?
What is and is not included in a quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the work they complete during your property transaction. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a bank transfer fee.
Check the terms and conditions
Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in the small print. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
