Conveyancing Solicitors in Lowestoft

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Conveyancing in Lowestoft

Conveyancing is defined as the work a solicitor or licenced conveyancer does to transfer a property from one party to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Lowestoft, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.

We have helped Lowestoft and Waveney 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: Beccles, Bungay, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich

Lowestoft Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Lowestoft

A town in Suffolk, Lowestoft is known for its Lowestoft Beach, East Anglia Transport Museum, and the nearby Broads National Park. Lowestoft has a railway station, providing links to Norwich and Ipswich. Lowestoft has a population of approximately 71,000.

Lowestoft house prices

The average price paid for a property in Lowestoft between October and November 2024 was £289,707 (updated February 2025).

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Council Tax in Lowestoft (2023/24)

Lowestoft is in Waveney District Council.

Band Amount
A £1,345.83
B £1,570.14
C £1,794.44
D £2,018.75
E £2,467.36
F £2,915.97
G £3,364.58
H £4,037.50

What will my Lowestoft solicitor do?

A conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of buying a home. They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, like HMLR registration.

Further to the standard checks and searches, Lowestoft conveyancing solicitors may also undertake coastal erosion checks for properties along the coastline.

Purchasing a property with a mortgage?

Whether you are buying a new build property or purchasing an investment property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank arranging your mortgage.

If your lawyer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.

More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Lowestoft transaction without delay.

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Conservation areas

When you buy a home in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for potential planning breaches, including visible satellite dishes and antennas, and missing consents for landscaping. Conservation areas in Lowestoft and the Waveney local authority include:

  • Wissett
  • North Lowestoft
  • Holton
  • Somerleyton
  • Wrentham

Listed buildings

There are more than half a million listed buildings across the country - around 1,310 of which are in Waveney District Council.

Listed buildings and properties in and near to Lowestoft include:

  • Broad House (Everitt Park), Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk
  • Walls And Steps To Crown Score, Crown Score, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk
  • 1 And 2 Dukes Head Street, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk
  • St Margarets House, Gordon Road, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk
  • The Beeches, 16 High Beech, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk

Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert solicitor panel will explain to you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include regular upkeep, required consent for landscaping and an obligation to maintain and preserve the property to prevent deterioration.

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Selling a property in Lowestoft

When selling a Lowestoft home, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, including assorted property information forms and the title deeds. The solicitor's role involves addressing snags like missing paperwork and responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries.

In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, your conveyancing solicitor will also work with all parties, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.

I am selling a leasehold property in Lowestoft - what do I need to know?

The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat is significantly more protracted than for a freehold house.

Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Lowestoft. This can involve sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of planned major works.

So as to resolve any leasehold-related delays sooner, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a property lawyer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.

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Remortgage conveyancing in Lowestoft

Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (18 February, 2025)

Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your mortgage lender's behalf.

Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all lenders. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Nationwide or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Bradford and Bingley, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

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Transfer of equity

Whether you are transferring the ownership of your property to a child, buying out a co-owner or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, you will need to transfer equity.

Your property lawyer will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.

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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Lowestoft?

What is and is not included in an online quote for conveyancing isn't always clear at first glance.

Conveyancing fees

Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they complete for you. The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.

Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)

The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty, property searches and

Check for hidden costs

Watch out for additional charges, when comparing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to an inflated final bill.

Article by Completely Moved authors

The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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