Conveyancing Solicitors in Thorne

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Conveyancing in Thorne

Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Thorne, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.

We have years of experience helping homemovers in Thorne and throughout Doncaster handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.

Other areas covered: Doncaster, Hillsborough and Sheffield

Thorne Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Thorne

A market town in South Yorkshire, Thorne boasts of an array of shops, eateries, and Thorne Memorial Park, a popular local spot. The town is situated close to the beautiful Thorne and Hatfield Moors.

With two railway stations - Thorne North and Thorne South - providing services to Sheffield, Doncaster, and Hull, and the M18 and M180 nearby, Thorne is well-connected. The town has a population of approximately 16,000.

Thorne house prices

The average price paid for a property in Thorne between October and November 2024 was £289,707 (updated February 2025).

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Council Tax in Thorne (2023/24)

Thorne is in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.

Band Amount
A £1,283.97
B £1,497.96
C £1,711.95
D £1,925.95
E £2,353.94
F £2,781.93
G £3,209.92
H £3,851.90

What will my Thorne solicitor do?

A property lawyer will address all the legal details of a home purchase. This means performing due diligence on the property purchase, like raising questions about how the seller has used the property, obtaining searches from relevant authorities, such as Doncaster Council and completing the registration of your ownership with HM Land Registry.

In addition to standard searches, Thorne conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues related to former industrial sites, such as ground contamination.

Are you purchasing with a mortgage?

During the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for your bank or building society. Panel approval will mean your solicitor can act for your bank or building society.

Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of lenders, such as major banks like Nationwide, to smaller lenders like Yorkshire Building Society and Keystone Finance - helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.

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Conservation area

When you buy a property in a Thorne conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for planning approval issues, which could include lack of consent for roof lights, and obligations towards property maintenance.

Conservation areas in Thorne and the Doncaster local authority include:

  • Clifton
  • Braithwell
  • Adwick-Le-Street

Buying a listed building

There exist around 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 860 of which are in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.

Listed buildings and properties in and near to Thorne include:

  • Thorne Hall, Ellison Street, Thorne, Thorne, Doncaster

Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include maintenance of historic features, and consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property. Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner.

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Buying a leasehold property

Selling a leasehold property can be complex. The numerous common problems awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and onerous covenants.

A good property lawyer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.

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Selling a house or flat in Thorne

As part of the property selling process in Thorne, your solicitor will compile key documents, including title deeds and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.

They will reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and address potential issues.

By taking steps to coordinate with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, your solicitor will ensure the sale completes without delay.

I am selling a leasehold property in Thorne - what do I need to know?

Conveyancing for a leasehold property is significantly more technical compared to a freehold house.

The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Thorne will usually undertake additional tasks, such as requesting all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the lease.

In order to resolve any leasehold issues faster, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a lawyer as soon as the decision is made to sell.

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Remortgage conveyancing

The official base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)

Check your chosen mortgage lender's legal panel includes your conveyancer before you instruct your solicitor.

Our remortgage panel solicitors can work with 99% of all banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from Nationwide or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Barnsley Building Society, we can help.

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Transfer of equity in Thorne

Whether you are buying out an ex-partner, dealing with inheritance tax planning or gifting a property, you will need to work with a solicitor who specialises in transfers of equity.

Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a low, fixed fee.

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How much does conveyancing cost in Thorne?

It only takes a minute to get an online conveyancing quote, but knowing what's actually included can be complex.

Conveyancing legal fees

The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they carry out.

Disbursements (third party costs)

A disbursement is a cost that your conveyancing solicitor must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.

Check what's included in your quote

Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.

Article by Completely Moved authors

The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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