Conveyancing in Little Lever
Conveyancing involves all the legal aspects of transferring the ownership of a property from a seller to a buyer, handling a remortgage, or transferring equity. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Little Lever, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Little Lever and throughout Bolton 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: Manchester, Sale, Trafford and Manchester
Buying property in Little Lever
A village in Greater Manchester, Little Lever is known for its close-knit community and proximity to the Moses Gate Country Park. It's well-served by bus routes to Bolton and Bury. Little Lever has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Little Lever (2023/24)
Little Lever is in Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,363.09 |
| B | £1,590.27 |
| C | £1,817.45 |
| D | £2,044.63 |
| E | £2,498.99 |
| F | £2,953.35 |
| G | £3,407.72 |
| H | £4,089.26 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
Your conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a purchase.
The solicitor will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts, and take care of tasks after the sale, including HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
In addition to standard searches, Little Lever conveyancing solicitors may also carry out searches for historic industrial activity and land contamination.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank arranging your mortgage.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, including major banks like TSB, to smaller lenders like Coventry Building Society and Cynergy Bank - so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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When buying a property in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the property, which could include noise level restrictions, and tree preservation orders (TPOs). Conservation areas in Little Lever and the Bolton local authority include:Conservation area
Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 370 of which are in Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Little Lever include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and an obligation to maintain and preserve the property to prevent deterioration. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The legal work for buying a new build home in Little Lever is often complex.
Your solicitor in Little Lever will need to be qualified to handle things like handling reservation fees, confirming building regulation compliance and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and Protek.
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Selling a house or flat in Little Lever
The sale of a Little Lever property will require your lawyer to first prepare vital paperwork, including the various property information forms and the draft contract.
The solicitor will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption. By taking action to communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, your solicitor will help make sure your sale completes without a hitch.
I am selling a leasehold property in Little Lever - what do I need to know?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat or house is much more complicated than it is for a freehold home.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Little Lever will usually undertake additional work, including obtaining the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to looking into potential forfeiture proceedings.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a conveyancer as soon as the decision is made to sell.
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Remortgaging a property in Little Lever
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
You will need to check the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is approved by your mortgage lender before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on all major mortgage lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Halifax or taking out a tracker mortgage from Aldermore Bank, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Little Lever Transfer of equity
If you want to change the ownership shares of a property, whether you are inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or changing the legal ownership structure, a transfer of equity is required.
Your lawyer will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Little Lever?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the work they carry out during your transaction. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some firms include extra costs in the small print. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
