Conveyancing in Doncaster
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Doncaster, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Doncaster and throughout South Yorkshire 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: Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield and Worksop
Buying property in Doncaster
Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the market town of Doncaster lies to the north-east of Sheffield, in South Yorkshire. Doncaster's geographical position with water and rail links enabled it to develop as a busy industrial centre, attracting large numbers of workers in the 19th century.
Doncaster's green spaces (there are around 60 woods and country parks all easily accessible from the centre), good transport links and regeneration plans are attracting new residents in search of affordable housing. The town has a good stock of Victorian and Edwardian housing, some divided into apartments near to the centre, and there are new-build developments in the surrounding suburbs.
Council Tax in Doncaster (2023/24)
| 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 do Doncaster conveyancing solicitors do?
Your property lawyer will handle all the legal elements of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. This means performing due diligence on the property purchase, such as raising questions about how the seller has used the property, applying for searches from local authorities (e.g. Doncaster Council), ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred and HM Land Registry paperwork.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Doncaster conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to former industrial sites, such as ground contamination.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a property to rent out or buying a shared-ownership property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage. Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of building societies, banks and lenders, including major banks like Metro Bank, to smaller lenders like Skipton Building Society and NRAM, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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We can also help home buyers in Doncaster with the legal work for:
There are over half a million listed properties in England and Wales, 857 of which are in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. Doncaster listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, required consent for landscaping and a duty to report finds or discoveries on the property. Our experienced panel of solicitors will clarify the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership will involve acquiring a share in a property from a housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than buying a home outright. Our panel of solicitors has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
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Selling a house or flat in Doncaster
As part of the property selling process in Doncaster, your conveyancing solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
A seller's solicitor's duties include answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and resolving issues like a dispute with a neighbour.To ensure a smooth transfer, your conveyancing solicitor will also liaise with key parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property typically takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor must review these documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time required by your lawyer to gather this paperwork is usually the cause of these delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property, so the seller's solicitor should commence this 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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Remortgage conveyancing
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You will need to check the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is on your mortgage lender's legal panel before you instruct.
Quittance panel solicitors can work on behalf of almost all lenders. Whether you are changing to an offset mortgage with Metro Bank or taking out a tracker mortgage from Darlington Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity in Doncaster
If you are planning to change the ownership shares of your home, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, dealing with inheritance tax planning or changing the legal ownership structure, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Doncaster?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Legal fees
The conveyancing 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 lawyer for the work they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Beware of extra fees, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
