Conveyancing Solicitors in Melton Mowbray

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Conveyancing in Melton Mowbray

Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Melton Mowbray, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.

We have helped clients in Melton Mowbray and throughout Melton 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: Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Oakham

Melton Mowbray Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Melton Mowbray

A town in Leicestershire, Melton Mowbray is famously known as the 'Rural Capital of Food' with its iconic pork pies and Stilton cheese. It has a railway station, providing links to Leicester and Peterborough. The town has a population of approximately 27,000.

Melton Mowbray house prices

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

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Council Tax in Melton Mowbray (2023/24)

Melton Mowbray is in Melton Borough Council.

Band Amount
A £1,426.87
B £1,664.68
C £1,902.50
D £2,140.31
E £2,615.93
F £3,091.56
G £3,567.18
H £4,280.62

What does a conveyancing solicitor do?

A conveyancing solicitor plays a key role after an offer has been accepted. They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.

Melton Mowbray conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches related to former industry, including coal mining and textiles.

Purchasing a property with a mortgage?

Whether you are buying your first home or buying a student buy-to-let, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the mortgage lender. If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.

Over 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Melton Mowbray transaction smoothly.

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We have also helped Melton Mowbray home buyers with the legal work for:

Listed buildings

Around half a million listed properties exist in England and Wales, 746 of which are in Melton Borough Council.

Melton Mowbray listed buildings and properties include:

  • K6 Telephone Kiosk, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire
  • 1 South Parade, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire
  • Roman Catholic Church Of St John, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire
  • Archway In Eastern Garden Wall At Egerton Lodge, Wilton Road, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire
  • 32 And 34 Park Road, Melton Mowbray, Melton, Leicestershire

Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will offer guidance on the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include consent for additions like solar panels, and an obligation to maintain and preserve the property to prevent deterioration.

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Buying a leasehold property

Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and short leases.

A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.

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Selling property in Melton Mowbray

When selling a Melton Mowbray property, your lawyer will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.

The conveyancer's duties entail addressing snags like a defective lease and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.

The solicitor will coordinate with all stakeholders, including estate agents and banks or building societies, confirming that the sale of your home completes without a hitch.

Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Melton Mowbray?

Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is quite a lot more difficult than for a more straightforward freehold house.

Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Melton Mowbray, and this could include sourcing an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ensuring that leasehold forms are completed.

In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is recommended that you instruct a solicitor as soon as possible.

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Remortgaging a property in Melton Mowbray

The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)

Before appointing a solicitor, make sure you double-check your solicitor's lender panel membership.

Quittance panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders, so whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Nationwide or moving to a capped mortgage with Birmingham Midshires, we can help.

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Transferring Equity in Melton Mowbray

Whether you are inheritance tax planning, buying out the equity of a joint owner or giving a property to a family member, you will need a conveyancer to handle the transfer of equity. Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.

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Conveyancing costs in Melton Mowbray: What to expect

Conveyancing solicitors fees

Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide for you.

Disbursements

Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Stamp Duty, property searches and a title search.

Are the conveyancing fees fixed?

Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in the small print, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.

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

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