Conveyancing in Towcester
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Towcester, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Towcester and throughout West Northamptonshire 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: Brackley, Buckingham, Daventry, Kettering, Milton Keynes and Northampton
Buying property in Towcester
A market town in Northamptonshire, Towcester is known for its historic Roman roots, its beautiful St Lawrence Church, and Towcester Racecourse. The town offers a variety of local amenities.
Located close to the A43 and A5, Towcester offers good road links to Northampton and Milton Keynes. The town has a population of approximately 10,000.
Council Tax in Towcester (2023/24)
Towcester is in South Northamptonshire.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,430.39 |
| B | £1,668.78 |
| C | £1,907.18 |
| D | £2,145.58 |
| E | £2,622.38 |
| F | £3,099.17 |
| G | £3,575.97 |
| H | £4,291.16 |
What does a Towcester property lawyer do?
Your lawyer plays a pivotal role in a property purchase.
They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, like HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Towcester conveyancing solicitors may undertake radon searches and flood risk checks due to the River Nene and other watercourses.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When buying a house or flat with a mortgage, it is a requirement for your solicitor to also act for the bank or building society.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more in the process if your property lawyer is not on your lender's panel.More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Towcester transaction without delay.
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When purchasing a flat or house in a Towcester conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include solar panel restrictions, and missing consents for replacement doors. Conservation areas in Towcester and the West Northamptonshire local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
Approximately 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, 1,904 of which are in South Northamptonshire. Listed buildings in and around Towcester include: Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include maintenance of historic features, and required consent for landscaping. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will advise you on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling property in Towcester
When you're looking to sell homes in Towcester, you can expect your lawyer to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including property information forms and the title deeds.
The conveyancer will reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption. Your solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, confirming that the move completes without delay.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Towcester?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is much more specialised compared to a freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves extra work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Towcester, including sourcing all relevant freeholder information, through to details of any disputes with the current leaseholder.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that you instruct a solicitor as soon as the decision is made to sell.
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Remortgage in Towcester
The official base rate is 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
Check your conveyancer's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can act for over 100 lenders, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from NatWest or moving to a 10-year tracker rate with Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Towcester
Whether you are taking over the share of another owner, transferring the ownership of your property to a child or tax planning for the future, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Towcester?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Solicitors' fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the tasks they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your conveyancer's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some firms set out additional charges in the small print, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
