Conveyancing in Uttoxeter
Conveyancing is the legal process used for transferring ownership of a property from one party to another, or the work involved in a remortgage or transfer of equity. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Uttoxeter, 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 Uttoxeter and throughout East Staffordshire 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: Ashbourne, Derby, Rugeley, Stafford and Stoke On Trent
Buying property in Uttoxeter
A market town in Staffordshire, Uttoxeter is known for its Uttoxeter Racecourse, range of shops, and Uttoxeter Leisure Centre. The town is surrounded by the beautiful Staffordshire countryside.
With Uttoxeter railway station providing services to Derby and Stoke-on-Trent, and the A50 providing good road links, Uttoxeter is well-connected. The town has a population of approximately 13,000.
Council Tax in Uttoxeter (2023/24)
Uttoxeter is in East Staffordshire Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,369.37 |
| B | £1,597.59 |
| C | £1,825.82 |
| D | £2,054.05 |
| E | £2,510.51 |
| F | £2,966.96 |
| G | £3,423.42 |
| H | £4,108.10 |
What does an Uttoxeter property lawyer do?
A property lawyer plays a pivotal role in a purchase, and steers the buyer through the legal aspects of a home purchase.
Your solicitor will perform required due diligence, like raising questions about how the seller has used the property, ordering searches from authorities such as East Staffordshire Council and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Uttoxeter conveyancing solicitors may also undertake coal mining searches, due to the area's mining history.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of your mortgage bank.
If your lawyer is not on your bank's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and incur more costs.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of building societies, banks and lenders, such as Barclays, Keystone Finance and Bradford and Bingley - ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can assist Uttoxeter home movers with the legal work for:
When buying a flat or house in a conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for restrictive covenants, e.g. a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions', and restrictions on property usage. Conservation areas in Uttoxeter and the East Staffordshire local authority include Tatenhill, Rangemore and Newborough.Buying in a conservation area
There are about half a million listed properties across the country - around 960 of which are in East Staffordshire Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Uttoxeter include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include regular upkeep, and required consent for any alterations. Our specialist panel of solicitors will advise you on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for purchasing a new build property in Uttoxeter can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A solicitor in Uttoxeter must be able to deal with things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, confirming Section 38 agreements and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and HAPM.
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Selling a house or flat in Uttoxeter
When selling a home in Uttoxeter, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare vital paperwork - like assorted property information forms and title deeds.
Duties include answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and resolving issues like an unofficial roof terrace.
By taking action to communicate effectively with the other parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, your solicitor will help make sure your property sale is completed successfully.Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Uttoxeter?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is significantly more specialised than it is for a freehold home.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Uttoxeter must undertake extra work, for example requesting an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the lease.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold house or flat, It is recommended that you instruct a Uttoxeter conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible.
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Remortgage conveyancing
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You should check the remortgage solicitor you have chosen is on your mortgage lender's legal panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with Nationwide or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Holmesdale Building Society, we can help.
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Transferring Equity in Uttoxeter
Whether you are buying out another part-owner, transferring the ownership of your property to a child or tax planning for the future, you'll need a solicitor who specialises in transfers of equity. Your property lawyer will complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Uttoxeter: What to expect
Conveyancing quotes often include costs that might be new to many:
Solicitors' fees
These legal fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal services they provide for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your solicitor or conveyancer's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or TT fees.
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Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
