Look no further for your conveyancing solicitor in Chesterfield
Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.Selling a property in Chesterfield
Your conveyancing solicitor's role, when selling a property in Chesterfield, will include:- Draft contracts – Your solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- Day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property in Chesterfield starts from £723 INC VAT.
Buying a property in Chesterfield
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied in their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to the Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property in Chesterfield starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Chesterfield
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title, making them a joint owner.This service includes:
- Solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Chesterfield
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update the Land Registry post-completion.The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Chesterfield starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield is a large market town and borough in Derbyshire, England, 24 miles north of Derby and 11 miles south of Sheffield at the confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper.
With Whittington, Brimington and Staveley, it had a population of about 103,801 in 2012, making it Derbyshire's second-largest town.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Rd, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5BL
Walton Hospital, Whitecotes Ln, Chesterfield S40 3HW

Chesterfield is located on the A61, 6 miles (9.7 km) from the M1. Junction 29 of the M1 motorway links Chesterfield to the motorway network to the south via the A617 dual-carriageway. The town has links to the M1 at Junction 30 and the north via the A619. Other major roads include the A61 Sheffield Road (north)/Derby Road (south), with a dual carriageway beginning in the town centre and continuing onto Sheffield. There is also the A619, a major inroad to the Peak District, eventually joining the A6 near Bakewell and the A632 to Matlock.
Chesterfield Railway Station offers direct services to London (journey time just under 2 hours) and to other major conurbations.
Distance to Airports from Chesterfield
Airport | Miles by car |
Doncaster Sheffield Airport | 23 miles |
Nottingham Airport | 27 miles |
East Midlands Airport | 29 miles |

St Mary's Catholic High School, Chesterfield S41 8AG
Brookfield Community School, Chatsworth Rd, Chesterfield S40 3NS
Outwood Academy Newbold, Highfield Ln, Chesterfield S41 8BA
Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Chesterfield

We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
- Old Road, S40 3QL
- Vicarage Walk, S43 4FH
- Hillside Drive, S43 3AA
- Orchid Close, S44 5TW
- Langwith Road, Chesterfield, S44 6LY
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses, Chesterfield.
Developed by Taylor Wimpey.
Chesterfield Property Prices
Average property price in Chesterfield | £178,672 |
Population of Chesterfield | 103,801 (2012) |

Do I need conveyancing solicitors near me?
Buyers and sellers alike often start the process by searching online for conveyancing solicitors near me. You need to find a legally qualified person to handle the conveyancing for your sale or purchase. But, do you really need to use local conveyancing solicitors or can you find a better service, regardless of where they are based?
With technological progress, you are no longer restricted to having to work with a licenced conveyancer near you and an online conveyancing solicitor who specialises in property transactions can be preferable to a local one without the specialism.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Chesterfield?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, extending a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying off your help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Chesterfield has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Chesterfield conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Chesterfield - speak to Chesterfield Borough Councilch to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Chesterfield - check with Chesterfield Borough Councilch if they are running a DMS scheme
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Are you buying or selling a short lease in Chesterfield?
If there are 80 years or less on the Chesterfield leasehold, it will be harder to mortgage. Whether you're buying or selling, you should consider extending the lease, which may be done before, during, or in some cases after the transaction.
Our specialist leasehold solicitors Chesterfield have vast experience handling the extension of a short lease for the buyer or the seller; speak to a SAM advisor to get an inclusive fixed fee quote for leasehold conveyancing or share of freehold conveyancing today. Property Challenges Solved.
Frequently Asked Questions: Conveyancing Solicitors Chesterfield
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CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.No Sale No Fee
Choose a conveyancing solicitor in Chesterfield who offers a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.Reviews
Check out their reviews to be sure they provide a good service and meet their timescales.Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price.1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false-starts.2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting till after your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. Using an online service cuts down on snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
As soon as your offer is accepted, you can submit your application. An independent broker can help speed this along.4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England and contains much of the Peak District national park, the south end of the Pennines and a portion of the National Forest. It is composed in large part of sparsely populated agricultural land. Adjacent counties include Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Derby city is the most populated conurbation in the county and Derby is also the main transport hub, offering direct train services to London St Pancras International. Derby is also host to the University of Derby. The next largest town is Chesterfield. There is one motorway in the locale, the M1, and the nearest large airport is East Midlands Airport, close to the county's southern border.
Attractions include Bolsover Castle, Castleton, Chatsworth House and the National Tramway Museum at Crich. Hardwick Hall near Chesterfield is a superb Elizabethan country house, fascinating from an architectural perspective.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club's alumni include former England fast bowler, Devon Malcolm. Little John, Robin Hood's right hand, is buried in a huge grave at the church in Hathersage.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process: