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Main reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Lincolnshire

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Lincolnshire
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Lincolnshire is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 No matter what any other companies say it could be important to attend your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 4 The Lincolnshire conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Lincolnshire
  • 5 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Lincolnshire home moves can become significantly more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lincolnshire since December 2024*

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, , LN9 5RE completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £435,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi residence, Town Hill Lane, LN10 5DS completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £179,950. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of house property, West Street, LN9 5AF completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £155,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

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Sale

of terraced premises, Chapel Lane, LN9 5QG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £275,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lincolnshire

I am in the process of refinancing my house in Lincolnshire, does my lawyer have to be on the Virgin Money Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Virgin Money will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

A friend informed me that in purchasing a property in Lincolnshire there could be a number of restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Lincolnshire which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Lincolnshire should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Lincolnshire conveyancing practitioners were instructed. How long does it take for Coventry BS to forward the offer to the conveyancer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Coventry BS completed the valuation? Have you advised Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I have paid off my mortgage with Bank of Ireland. I assume I don't need a Lincolnshire solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your Bank of Ireland mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Bank of Ireland mortgage from the register. Bank of Ireland, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where Bank of Ireland has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Bank of Ireland has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Bank of Ireland mortgage has been paid off.

Should my conveyancer be asking questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Lincolnshire.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Lincolnshire. Some people will acquire a property in Lincolnshire, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which should figure out the risks in Lincolnshire. The standard information given to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a usual question of the vendor to determine if the premises has ever been flooded. In the event that the residence has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the owner, then a buyer could commence a legal claim for losses resulting from an inaccurate answer. The buyer’s conveyancers should also commission an enviro search. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be initiated.

My wife and I have a semi-detached Edwardian property in Lincolnshire. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Barclays Direct. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lincolnshire and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Lincolnshire which have in the region of forty five years remaining on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a right to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you get professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

Lincolnshire Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? You should want to find out as much as you can regarding the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of them. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically what you get for your money. Who manages the building?

My offer on semi in Lincolnshire was agreed to, but there is a chain. The vendors have submitted an offer on somewhere, although it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other apartments booked. I have selected a nearby conveyancing lawyer in Lincolnshire. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with RBS started with RBS?

It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain given your reluctance to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx £1k, then survey, Lincolnshire conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to check that your solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel. Concerning the subsequent stages this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, desire for the property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market some buyers will apply for a home loan with RBS and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their conveyancing practitioner to proceed with searches.

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

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Lincolnshire searches for the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation collated by the seller’s conveyancer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Examining replies prepared by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the purchase and the home loan (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering supplemental queries from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Lincolnshire is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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