Conveyancing in Hinckley
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hinckley, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Hinckley and throughout Hinckley & Bosworth 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: Coalville, Leicester, Loughborough and Wigston
Buying property in Hinckley
A town in Leicestershire, Hinckley is known for its Triumph Motorcycles, Hinckley Museum, and the nearby Bosworth Battlefield. Hinckley has a railway station, providing links to Leicester and Birmingham. Hinckley has a population of approximately 45,000.
Council Tax in Hinckley (2023/24)
Hinckley is in Hinckley & Bosworth District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,393.47 |
| B | £1,625.72 |
| C | £1,857.96 |
| D | £2,090.21 |
| E | £2,554.70 |
| F | £3,019.19 |
| G | £3,483.68 |
| H | £4,180.42 |
What does a property lawyer do?
Your conveyancing solicitor plays a key role after an offer has been accepted.
They will perform required due diligence, like local authority searches (e.g. from Hinckley & Bosworth Council), raising questions for the seller's solicitor and completing the registration of your ownership with HM Land Registry.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Hinckley conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches related to former industry, including coal mining and textiles, and radon searches.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for your bank or building society.
If your conveyancer is not on your lender's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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When you buy a property in a Hinckley conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for planning approval issues, including paint and colour scheme restrictions or lack of consent for roof lights. Conservation areas in Hinckley and across the Hinckley and Bosworth local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
There are about half a million listed properties across the country - around 370 of which are in Hinckley & Bosworth District Council. Hinckley listed buildings and properties include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, required consent for landscaping and a requirement to use original or historically appropriate materials. Our expert solicitor panel will offer guidance on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold property in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential complications awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like and onerous covenants.
A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a house or flat in Hinckley
At the start of the property selling process in Hinckley, your lawyer will compile key documents, including assorted property information forms and the sale contract.
Their role involves resolving issues like a dispute with a neighbour, answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to coordinate with all stakeholders, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, your solicitor will help make sure your sale is completed successfully.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can take much longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review several leasehold-related documents. These could include a current statement of service charges and a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time required by your solicitor to source this information is commonly the source of delays.
The solicitor should start this process even before a sale has been agreed, as this information could take several weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Hinckley
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (25 April, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, double check your remortgage solicitor is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are panel members for all major mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a 3-year tracker rate from Atom Bank, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity in Hinckley
Whether you are giving a property to a family member, changing the legal ownership structure or estate planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your property lawyer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Hinckley: What to expect
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the legal work that they complete during your property transaction.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or leasehold management information.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. If you are comparing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote.
