Conveyancing in Rotherham
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 Rotherham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Rotherham and throughout Yorkshire 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: Barnsley, Doncaster, Hillsborough and Sheffield
Buying property in Rotherham
A large town in South Yorkshire, Rotherham is known for its rich industrial heritage, the Magna Science Adventure Centre, and Rotherham United F.C. It has a strong transport network, with good connections to Sheffield and Doncaster. The town has a population of approximately 109,000.
Council Tax in Rotherham (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,417.39 |
| B | £1,653.62 |
| C | £1,889.86 |
| D | £2,126.09 |
| E | £2,598.55 |
| F | £3,071.02 |
| G | £3,543.48 |
| H | £4,252.18 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase, and guides you through the legal side of the transaction. They will perform due diligence on the property, including arranging property searches, raising questions about how the seller has used the property and handling the transfer of funds.
Rotherham conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for issues related to former industrial sites, such as ground contamination.
Buying a property with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a flat or buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO), your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society.
If your conveyancing solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and specialist lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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There are more than half a million listed buildings across the country - around 570 of which are in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Rotherham listed buildings and properties include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include consent for additions like solar panels, and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership (sometimes referred to as shared equity) refers to buying a share in a house or flat (usually 25% to 75%) from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. This is because contracts are more complicated, and housing associations work to tight deadlines. Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, our panel of specialist solicitors will work with you to complete the process.Shared Ownership
Buying a leasehold property
Almost all flats are leasehold. There are also an estimated 1 million leasehold houses throughout the country. The legal work for a leasehold property can take weeks longer than a freehold property as leasehold transactions involve more work and the landlord or managing agent are involved.
Varied factors, such as an unresponsive landlord or incomplete managing agent information, can lead to serious delays.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month. Our proactive approach means fewer obstacles.
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Selling property in Rotherham
When you're looking to sell property in Rotherham, you can expect your conveyancer to first prepare the necessary documentation, including assorted property information forms and title deeds.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and dealing with complications like a flying freehold. Your solicitor will also liaise with key parties, including estate agents and banks or building societies, confirming that the sale completes without a hitch.Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, it can take considerably longer to carry out the conveyancing on a leasehold home when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's solicitor must review several leasehold-related documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and management company information. Delays are usually caused by the time needed by the seller's conveyancer to gather this paperwork.
It could take several weeks to collect this information if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property, so the solicitor should commence this before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
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You should check your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders. Whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Halifax or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, we can help.
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Transfer of equity
If you aim to reduce or increase your ownership share of a property, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, buying out an ex-partner after a separation or inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity. Your lawyer will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Rotherham: What to expect
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your solicitor for the work they carry out on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a managing agent information pack.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print. This can lead to an inflated final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges.
