Conveyancing in Nottingham
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Nottingham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Nottingham and throughout Nottinghamshire 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: Derby, Heanor and Melton Mowbray
Buying property in Nottingham
A city in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands, Nottingham is renowned for its links to the legend of Robin Hood, its bustling city centre, and the historic Nottingham Castle. With two universities, it has a vibrant student population and good transport links, including a tram system. The city has a population of approximately 330,000.
Council Tax in Nottingham (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,607.77 |
| B | £1,875.73 |
| C | £2,143.69 |
| D | £2,411.65 |
| E | £2,947.57 |
| F | £3,483.49 |
| G | £4,019.42 |
| H | £4,823.30 |
What do Nottingham conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancer will take care of the technical side of a home purchase. This means performing due diligence on the property, including ordering property searches, raising questions about how the seller has used the property and registering your property at HMLR.
In addition to standard searches, Nottingham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake coal mining and brine extraction searches.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your lender.
If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your chosen lender's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.
Over 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Nottingham transaction smoothly.
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We can also assist Nottingham buyers with conveyancing for:
There are over half a million listed properties across the country, 3,984 of which are in Nottinghamshire County Council. Listed buildings in and near to Nottingham include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will discuss with you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent for additions like solar panels and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Buying a listed building
The legal process when buying a shared ownership property means paying a reduced percentage share of the property. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than buying a home outright. Our panel of solicitors has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Buying a Shared Ownership property
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Selling property in Nottingham
When you begin the process to sell a Nottingham home, your solicitor will first prepare the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out these forms.
They will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and address potential issues.
Your lawyer will coordinate with all parties, including estate agents and banks or building societies, to make sure your property sale is completed successfully.
I am selling a leasehold property in Nottingham - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold property is a great deal more protracted than for a more straightforward freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Nottingham, and this could include requesting all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the service charge budget for the current year.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related issues sooner, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a lawyer as soon as the property is marketed, if not before.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Nottingham
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (9 December, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, you should confirm that your conveyancer is able to act for your mortgage lender.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders. Whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Bank of Ireland or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity in Nottingham
Whether you are buying out another part-owner, estate planning or gifting a share of a property, you will need to transfer equity.
Your property lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Nottingham?
What is and is not included in a quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Conveyancing legal fees
The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they carry out during your transaction.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
When comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher final bill.
