Conveyancing in Northampton
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Northampton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Northampton and West Northamptonshire 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: Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough
Buying property in Northampton
Northampton is the county town of Northamptonshire One of the UK's largest towns it lies 67 miles north-west of London. Its proximity to London - only 48 minutes by train to Euston - has made it attractive for commuters and in 2017, Northamptonshire experienced the largest increase in house prices (9.1%) in England and Wales.
Much of the buoyant economy is in distribution and finance and Northampton was named by Experian in 2014, as the best place in the UK to start and run a business,.
Council Tax in Northampton (2023/24)
Northampton is in Northamptonshire County Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,430.39 |
| B | £1,668.78 |
| C | £1,907.18 |
| D | £2,145.58 |
| E | £2,622.38 |
| F | £3,099.17 |
| G | £3,575.97 |
| H | £4,291.16 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer.
They will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, including paying SDLT and HMLR registration, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Northampton conveyancing solicitors would also undertake radon searches and flood risk checks due to the River Nene and other watercourses.
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 or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
More than 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Northampton transaction smoothly.
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When you purchase a property in a conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include whether extensions are compliant, and conservation oversight. Conservation areas in Northampton and across the West Northamptonshire local authority include Thenford, Moreton Pinkney and Thorpe Mandeville.Buying in a conservation area
There are over half a million listed buildings in England and Wales, 6,768 of which are in Northamptonshire County Council. Northampton listed buildings include: Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Our experienced panel of solicitors will help you understand what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership will involve acquiring a share in a property from a housing association. Purchasing a shared ownership home is more complex than buying a home outright. Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, your solicitor can assist you with every aspect of the purchase process.Shared Ownership
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build property in Northampton is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A solicitor in Northampton must be able to deal with things like handling equity loan schemes, working to builders' exchange timelines and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and CRL.
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Selling property in Northampton
At the start of the property selling process in Northampton, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and ID forms.
The conveyancer will handle questions from the buyer's side, sort out potential snags and handle the mortgage redemption.By taking action to coordinate with both sides, like estate agents and banks or building societies, your lawyer will help make sure your sale of your property completes quickly.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Northampton?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold property is quite a lot more difficult in comparison with a freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Northampton, such as requesting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the insurance policy.
In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is recommended that the vendor contact a conveyancer as early as possible.
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Remortgage in Northampton
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (24 May, 2025)
You will need to check the remortgage solicitor you have chosen is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Bank of Scotland or taking out a 3-year tracker rate from Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Northampton Transfer of equity
Whether you are gifting a share of a property, buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce or tax planning for the future, you will need a transfer of equity solicitor.
Your lawyer will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Northampton conveyancing fees?
Legal fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they complete for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Conveyancing disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a managing agent information pack.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a higher final bill. Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
