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Reasons to use our Lincoln conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers have offices in Lincoln - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 The Lincoln conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Lincoln
  • 5 Notwithstanding what other lawyers inform you it could be necessary to visit your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without having to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lincoln since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lincoln

After what seems like an age a mortgage offer from HSBC for the refinancing of my 3 room flat is expected imminently. Are you able to recommend a cheap conveyancing solicitor in Lincoln?

You are on the wrong site if you are seeking the lowest fares for conveyancing in Lincoln. We can offer you cost effective conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint companies offering the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Lincoln. At best, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up being stung for additional fees and still not get the service required.

All was ready to complete my purchase in Lincoln next Thursday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook instructions. These obligations are not limited to conveyancing in Lincoln.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Lincoln?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Lincoln. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Lincoln.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Lincoln it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Lincoln commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Lincoln.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Lincoln ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will not give a loan on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lincoln. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Is it possible to switch solicitor as I need to retain a firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel. I had appointed a family conveyancing solicitor in Lincoln round the corner but he is not accepted by Lloyds TSB Bank

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Lincoln on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Lincoln.

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Lincoln. Before I get started I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.

If the lease is registered - and most are in Lincoln - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Lincoln Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    How much is the ground rent and service charge? Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the tenants? How many years are left on the lease?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Lincoln but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Downes & Siddall, 16 West Parade, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1JT
  • Dale And Co Solicitors Limited, 11 Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1UH
  • Sarah Jackson Limited, St. Peter At Arches, Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1EA
  • Sills & Betteridge Reserve Company Ltd, 46 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1ED
  • Sills & Betteridge Llp, 46 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1ED

Planning law solicitors in Lincoln regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lincoln specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Sills & Betteridge Llp, 46 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1ED
  • Andrew & Co Llp, 1 Flavian Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4GR

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Lincoln?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Lincoln. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Receive a swift, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Lincoln.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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