Conveyancing in Norwich
Conveyancing is the legal process used for transferring ownership of a property from one party to another, or the work involved in a remortgage or transfer of equity. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Norwich, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Norwich and throughout Norfolk 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: Attleborough, North Walsham, Thetford and Wymondham
Buying property in Norwich
Located in East Anglia, Norwich is a city of history and culture, home to an array of medieval architecture, the beautiful Norwich Cathedral, and a vibrant arts scene. Well-connected by train, Norwich offers excellent shopping, good schools, and is just a short drive from the Norfolk Broads. The city has a population of approximately 141,000.
Council Tax in Norwich (2023/24)
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,456.11 |
B | £1,698.80 |
C | £1,941.48 |
D | £2,184.17 |
E | £2,669.54 |
F | £3,154.91 |
G | £3,640.28 |
H | £4,368.34 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of the transaction.
They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, like paying Stamp Duty and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Norwich conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches to assess flood risk.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a property to let or buying your first home, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your bank or building society.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your lender's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and cost you more in the process.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Norwich transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist home buyers in Norwich with the conveyancing for:
There exist around 500,000 listed properties across the country, and around 1,070 of which are in Norwich City Council. Norwich listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property, and . Read more:Buying a listed building
The legal process when buying a shared ownership property 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. With extensive specialist experience, Quittance's panel of expert solicitors can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complicated. The many potential problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like unreasonable managing agent fees and marriage value issues.
A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Selling property in Norwich
When selling a Norwich house or flat, your lawyer will assemble all essential documents, such as title deeds and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The lawyer will sort out potential snags, advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and redeem the existing mortgage. In order to facilitate a faster completion, your conveyancing solicitor will coordinate with both sides, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much more time to complete the legal work on leasehold houses or flats when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, like management company information and an up-to-date statement of service charges. Delays are usually the result of the time required by the solicitor to source this information.
Your solicitor should start this process as soon as possible, because these details can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or they are slow to respond.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Norwich
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you instruct, your solicitor must be able to act for your bank or building society.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with Nationwide or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in Norwich
Whether you are taking over the share of another owner, dealing with inheritance tax planning or gifting a property, you will need to work with a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Norwich: What to expect
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the work they carry out during your transaction. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Third-party disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a commons registration search.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some firms include additional fees in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing quotes.