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Buying Property Solicitors based in Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham delivering advice in South Yorkshire

Our Conveyancing Solicitors have helped thousands of people to buy their new home in South Yorkshire. They help navigate the stressful conveyancing process and are with you every step of the way when buying property.

 

From initial contract discussions to the final purchase of your new home, our Property & Conveyancing Solicitors ensure a seamless conveyancing process. We’re dedicated to making your experience as smooth as possible every step of the way.

 

Howells Solicitors has one of the most highly regarded property and conveyancing teams in South Yorkshire. Their track record of outstanding service and positive client feedback has helped them rank as one of the top law firms in South Yorkshire for property and conveyancing on reviewsolicitors. We also rank as one of the top law firms for conveyancing solicitors on the Three Best Rated website.

 

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Free Online Conveyancing Quote

Our competitive prices are fixed fee based dependent on the value of the property you are buying and or selling. To obtain a free quote listing our fees, disbursements and VAT, please click on the free conveyancing quote button below. This will give you an instant quote. The quote can be obtained without leaving your contact details. Just press “Calculate”, but please leave your details if you want us to contact you:

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Services Provided by our Buying Property Solicitors in Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham

We know that buying a property can be stressful. That’s why our conveyancing solicitors take the stress away from you and ensure the process runs smoothly.

Our conveyancing solicitors will help to:

  • Review the terms of the contract issued by the seller’s solicitor and the title information
  • Deal with any disputes regarding the sellers contract
  • Prepare a property report
  • Deal with all paperwork with the property transaction
  • Handle the deposit for the property
  • Check the details of your mortgage offer
  • Manage your completion date
  • Exchange contracts with the sellers solicitor
  • Deal with payment of the stamp duty
  • Record your ownership with the Land Registry

We also offer a wide range of legal services therefore our specialists can support with a range of services such as mortgages, transfer of property and even creating a Will. Whatever you need, we are here to help.

Contact us or call us on 0114 2743 481 to book your appointment today.

 

How Much Are Solicitor Fees for Buying Property

Our Conveyancing Solicitors offer flexible pricing solutions across all conveyancing services and are transparent with all costs. You can find a full list of our fees here.

 

Our Conveyancing Solicitors

Our conveyancing solicitors can help you with all of residential conveyancing and have offices in:

– Sheffield 

– Rotherham

– Barnsley

Contact us or call us on 0114 2743 481 to book your appointment today.

 

Why Choose the Howells Solicitors Property & Conveyancing Team

 

Client Feedback

We consistently receive 5-star feedback from our clients, and 99% of past clients would recommend us to their friends and family. We rank as the number 1 law firm for property and conveyancing in Rotherham and Barnsley, and number 3 in Sheffield on Reviewsolicitors.

 

Competitive Prices

We strive to deliver top-quality legal services at competitive rates, meaning you will receive the best service no matter what the price you pay.

 

Professional Service

Our Property & Conveyancing specialists are highly regarded in the industry and receive fantastic feedback on their professionalism, whilst being down to earth and offering a personalised service to each client.

 

Guidance and Support

We aim to make the conveyancing process stress free and easy. We’re with you every step of the way and we are there to offer advice to keep your mind at ease. We also communicate regularly, openly, and sensitively. We are always ready to listen.

 

Transparency

What we quote for is what we do and we make sure you are fully aware of the mystery about the legal process, so you have no fears or worries. We are also fully transparent with all of our costs, and will explain you all costs involved with your transaction from the outset.

Buying Property Frequently Asked Questions

How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8-12 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain and the complexity of your transaction. For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 8 – 12 weeks if the property is built.

However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, and is difficult to estimate because depends on a number of variables, including for example whether the landlord has consented to the extension, but it could take between 3 and 6 months. In such a situation, additional charges would apply.

The stages of buying property are:

1. Your offer is accepted and a solicitor is instructed

2. The buyer makes a mortgage application (if required)

3. Solicitor obtains contract pack from the buyers solicitor and raises pre-contract enquiries

4. Property searches are carried out

5. The byuyer arranges a building survey (if required)

6. The buyer receives report on the contract documents, results of any enquiries and searches

7. Exchange of contracts

8. Completion

9. Registration of the transaction at the Land Registry

 

To understand the different stages in the process of buying a property please view our leaflet below:

The legal process of buying a property

Joint tenancy is a type of joint ownership where multiple owners have equal rights and shares in a property. In tenancy in common, the co-owners can have unequal shares of the property. Unlike joint tenancy, where each owner has an equal share, tenancy in common allows for specific parts or percentages of the property to be owned by each tenant. We have created a comprehensive advice guide Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common: What’s the Difference?

Stamp Duty is a tax you might have to pay if you buy a residential property. You will pay Stamp Duty on residential properties costing more than £125,000. However, you may qualify for first-time buyers relief.

Instant Online Quote 

Our competitive prices are fixed fee based dependent on the value of the property you are buying and or selling. To obtain a free quote listing our fees, disbursements and VAT, please click on the free conveyancing quote button below. This will give you an instant quote. The quote can be obtained without leaving your contact details. Just press “Calculate”, but please leave your details if you want us to contact you:

How can we help? Contact us today

Contact us on 0114 2743 481 and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss your situation. We will take some initial information and if we can help, we will book you in for a consultation with a legal professional.

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What are tenants in common?

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Howells Solicitors

It can be confusing to know if you should choose a tenant in common or a joint tenant’s ownership when purchasing a home. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A tenant in common ownership has many advantages for people purchasing...
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Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common: What’s The Difference?

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Are you planning on buying property with someone else? One of the main decisions you will make during the conveyancing process is how to own the property. You can choose to be joint tenants or tenants in common. Both options...
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Budget 2024: Changes to the Stamp Duty Explained

18 Nov , 2024

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Do I Need a Will After Buying a House?

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Howells Solicitors

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Conveyancing Fraud: Why it Happens and How to Avoid it      

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Conveyancing fraud is a growing concern for property buyers and sellers alike. It can be financially devastating and emotionally draining to fall victim to such scams. In this advice guide, we will delve into conveyancing fraud, understanding what it is,...
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National Conveyancing Week

20 Mar , 2023

Howells Solicitors

The first National Conveyancing Week is being held across the UK this week, Monday 20th – Friday 24th March 2023. The purpose of the event is to: Inform; Educate; Assist; Motivate; Reassure; Improve the profile of conveyancing. Buying and selling...
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New EPC regulations from 2025 for Landlords

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What Happens to Your House When You Die

17 Mar , 2021

Howells Solicitors

If you passed without leaving a valid Will then your property, referred to as the ‘estate’, would be shared out according to certain rules, called the rules of intestacy. This means, without a Will, what you own will be inherited...
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Government to ban sale of new-build houses as leasehold

31 Jul , 2019

Howells Solicitors

In June 2019 the Government announced a reform of new homes on the property market, which will put an end to the selling of new houses as leasehold properties, a form of ownership that has burdened thousands of homeowners with...
Property & Conveyancing
Government backs property logbooks to speed up homebuying

13 Nov , 2018

Howells Solicitors

As the Government backs property logbooks to speed up the process of homebuying, our head of conveyancing Daniel Lindon comments; (more…)

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Our property and conveyancing team boasts extensive expertise in all aspects of conveyancing transactions. Whether in-person or over the phone, they provide flexible meeting options tailored to your schedule.

The conveyancing team rank as one of the top law firms in South Yorkshire for property and conveyancing on reviewsolicitors. We also rank as one of the top law firms for conveyancing solicitors on the Three Best Rated website.

The conveyancing team are highly skilled and use the latest conveyancing technology but still offer the friendly and personal service that clients prefer. They understand that they’re not dealing with ‘cases’ but with people, not bound up in legal process but in real lives.

This team is supervised by Lindsey Rawson.

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