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Lincoln Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 125 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Lincoln
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £3,116
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 90 days for conveyancing in Lincoln
  • 4 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Lincoln
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lincoln since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lincoln

My wife and I are buying a 3 bedroom flat in Lincoln with a mortgage. We like our Lincoln conveyancer, but the mortgage company says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel firms or keep our Lincoln lawyer and pay for one of their panel lawyers to represent them. This seems very unfair; can we not require that the lender use our Lincoln solicitor ?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Lincoln conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

When does exchange of contracts happen for purchase conveyancing in Lincoln and am I required to be at the conveyancers office?

If you are local to our conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln you are welcome to come in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the lender approved solicitors we work with supply a nationwide conveyancing service and provide just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is just a prerequisite for the firm to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Lincoln)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Lincoln. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lincoln

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

What does commercial conveyancing in Lincoln cover?

Lincoln conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of advice, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

Am I better off to choose a Lincoln conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am buying? I have an old university friend who can execute the legal work but they are based over three hundred kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a high street Lincoln conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, deliver your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. Having local Lincoln know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and on the whole were content that should trump using an unknown Lincoln conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.

It may have been a long time coming a mortgage agreement from a mortgage company for the remortgage of my 4 bedroom garden flat is coming imminently. Are you able to suggest a cheap remortgage conveyancing lawyer in Lincoln ?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln. Our aim is to provide excellent value conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be fooled by companies offering £99 conveyancing in Lincoln.In your best case scenario, in opting for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for additional fee and still not receive the service expected.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lincoln

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lincoln practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Sills & Betteridge Llp, 46 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1ED
  • Burton & Co Llp, Stonebow, Stonebow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1DA
  • Faith Williams Law, 165-167 Newport, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3DZ
  • Andrew & Co Llp, 1 Flavian Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4GR
  • Adie Pepperdine Ltd, 3 The Landings, Burton Waters, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2TU

Planning law solicitors in Lincoln regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lincoln with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Sills & Betteridge Llp, 46 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1ED
  • Andrew & Co Llp, 1 Flavian Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4GR

Conveyancing in Lincoln is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Undertaking Lincoln property searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers received from the owner’s conveyancer
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Considering the replies given by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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