Expert Conveyancing Solicitors In Hull

At Lockings Solicitors, we know how important it is to have expert guidance and support when you are buying or selling your home. Our experienced residential conveyancing solicitors in Hull understand that the process can be stressful and we work hard to make your transaction as smooth and easy as possible.

If you ask us to deal with your sale or purchase, you will have your own dedicated conveyancer to represent you and who will be your point of contact throughout. We are known for our excellent level of personal service and we always take the time to talk through any queries you may have.

If you would like to speak to one of our Hull conveyancing experts now, call us on 01482 300200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or complete an online enquiry and we will call you back promptly for a FREE initial chat. We can also provide you with a conveyancing quote.

Our services – Conveyancing Solicitors Hull

We deal with a full range of residential property matters, including:

• Residential sales
• Residential purchases
• Leasehold sales
• Leasehold purchases
• Lease extension
• New build purchase
• Retirement property
• Remortgages
• Shared ownership
• Gifting property
• Buy to let conveyancing
• Buying and selling land

Why choose Lockings Solicitors for your conveyancing transaction?

Our conveyancing solicitors have in-depth experience across all types of cases, including dealing with complex transactions.

We always take the time to provide updates as to progress and make sure that you have clear timescales as well as warnings of any potential delays. The extensive understanding of the system that our Hull conveyancers have means that they are able to deal efficiently with any difficulties that arise.

We make sure that our fees are transparent from the outset and we offer a no-sale, no-fee guarantee. For a breakdown of the likely costs please get in touch for a free no obligation quote or download our free guide to conveyancing fees.

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Conveyancing In Hull FAQs

Below are answers to some of the more common questions we are asked. If you have any other questions you would like answered, please feel free to call us.

How do I start the conveyancing process?

If you have found a property to buy, then you should contact a solicitor to ask them to represent you. You can then give their name to the estate agent dealing with the transaction and they will be able to pass the details on to the sellers’ solicitor.

If you are selling a property, then ideally you should speak to a solicitor as soon as possible so that they can do some of the preliminary work involved such as setting up a file and letting you have property information and fixtures and fittings forms to complete om readiness for when a buyer is found.

Once all buyers and sellers in a chain are in place, then your solicitor will be able to start work.

What happens during the conveyancing process?

If you are selling a property, then your solicitor will obtain your title deeds and prepare a contract package for the buyer’s solicitor.

If you are buying a property, then your solicitor will apply for searches once they have received the contract papers. They will go through all of the information provided and make enquiries of the seller and their solicitor on all the points that need answering.

Once your solicitor has replies to these enquiries, search results and your mortgage offer, they will be ready to exchange contracts.

If you are buying, you will usually need to provide a deposit of 10% in readiness for exchange. You will agree on a completion date and this will be written into the contract on exchange. Once contracts are exchanged, the sale or purchase agreement becomes legally binding.

Your solicitor will then carry out the final pre-completion searches and order your mortgage advance in readiness for the purchase. On completion day, once the money has been received by the seller’s solicitor, the estate agent will be authorised to release the keys to you.

After the completion of a sale, your solicitor will arrange for the discharge of your mortgage and send the transfer document and title deeds to the buyer’s solicitor. If you are the buyer, then your solicitor will register your purchase and mortgage at HM Land Registry on your behalf.

How long does conveyancing take in and around Hull?

The time taken to complete a property sale or purchase can vary widely. If a long chain is involved, then a transaction may move slowly as it will only proceed at the pace of the slowest link. A sale or purchase can take between 8 and 12 weeks to complete.

Issues that may cause delays include slow search results, a delay in the issuing of a mortgage offer or a legal difficulty or problem revealed in a survey. An experienced solicitor will be able to stay on top of a transaction from the start, spotting any potential delays early on and staying in close contact with other parties to try and speed matters up.

Do I need a survey if I am buying a house in Hull?

It is always recommended that you have a survey carried out if you buy a property. There are different types of survey available, depending on the condition of the property and what you intend to do with it. For example, if the property is in reasonable condition, a level 2 survey, sometimes called a homebuyer survey may be sufficient.

If the property is modern, in good condition and you do not intend to carry out works, you could consider a level 1 survey, also called a condition report. If you are buying a property that is more than 50 years old, that is in poor condition or of an unusual design, you are usually advised to obtain a structural or level 3 survey. This may also be recommended if you are intending to renovate.

Hull solicitors conveyancing – contact us

At Lockings Solicitors, we deal with a full range of residential conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases.

If you are buying or selling a property and you would like to instruct a Hull conveyancing solicitor, ring us on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or make a Free Online Enquiry and one of our team will call you back promptly for a FREE initial chat.