Conveyancing in St Austell
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 St Austell, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in St Austell and throughout Cornwall with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in St Austell
St Austell is one of the largest towns in Cornwall, known for its china clay industry and nearby attractions like the Eden Project and Charlestown's historic harbour. With a range of shops, cafes, and pubs, St Austell offers a variety of amenities for locals and visitors.
The town is well-connected by road via the A390, and by rail, with services to Plymouth and Truro. The town offers a blend of urban living and access to beautiful coastal and countryside landscapes, and has a population of approximately 34,700.
Council Tax in St Austell (2023/24)
St Austell is in Cornwall Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,480.93 |
| B | £1,727.75 |
| C | £1,974.57 |
| D | £2,221.39 |
| E | £2,715.03 |
| F | £3,208.67 |
| G | £3,702.32 |
| H | £4,442.78 |
What do St Austell conveyancing solicitors do?
A solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and helps the buyer with the legal side of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. The solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, like paying Stamp Duty and HMLR registration.
St Austell conveyancing solicitors may also undertake mining searches, particularly for tin, and radon and mundic checks.
Buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying at auction or purchasing a build-to-rent property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender if your property lawyer is not on your chosen lender's panel.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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When purchasing a home in a St Austell conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the home, which could include restrictions on animal ownership or a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions'. Conservation areas in St Austell and the Cornwall local authority include:Conservation areas
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Selling a house or flat in St Austell
For the sale of a St Austell home, your conveyancing solicitor will compile key documents, such as the title deeds and ID forms, and will help you answer these forms.
They will handle questions from the buyer's side and address potential issues.By taking action to communicate effectively with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, your lawyer will help make sure your property sale completes without a hitch.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. Sale conveyancing for a leasehold property can take much longer.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see these documents, like management company information and an up-to-date statement of service charges. Delays are usually the result of the time needed by the solicitor to get these documents together.
It can take a long time to gather this information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent, so the solicitor ought to start this process even before a sale has been agreed.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging a property in St Austell
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (16 March, 2025)
Before instructing, verify your lawyer's lender panel status.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a discount mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Aldermore Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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St Austell Transfer of equity
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, giving a property to a family member or buying out another part-owner, you'll need a solicitor to carry out a transfer of 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 solicitors' conveyancing fees in St Austell?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Solicitors' fees
The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal services they provide.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
Watch out for additional charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill.
