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  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the the lawyers for the other party are based in Ashby de la Zouch - if so sets of lawyers will be on good working terms
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  • 3 Ashby de la Zouch solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch

The Ashby de la Zouch conveyancing firm handling our Ashby de la Zouch conveyancing has discovered a difference when comparing the information in the home valuation survey and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My lawyer says that he is duty bound to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s approach correct?

Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch what’s the number one tip you can give me for the house moving process in Ashby de la Zouch

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch and elsewhere in Leicestershire is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, estate agent and on occasion your bank. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the legal process whose role it is to protect your best interests and to protect you.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest may attempt to convince you that you should follow their advice. For example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your solicitor is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is contrary to your conveyancers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

My wife and I purchasing a terrace house in Ashby de la Zouch. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are permitted?

Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch will sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain works or need the permission of a 3rd party. Many additions need local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Is there a list of Santander panel solicitors in Ashby de la Zouch on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public online. If you are looking for a Ashby de la Zouch lawyer on the Santander please make the most of our tool.

I'm in the process of viewing apartments in Ashby de la Zouch and I am about to put in an offer. Is it wise to have my conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I intend to finance via a mortgage with Kent Reliance.

It would be sensible to instigate your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. As you are seeking a mortgage with Kent Reliance, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Ashby de la Zouch. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

In searching the world wide web for the term cheap conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch it brings up many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Ashby de la Zouch or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch differ, so it's advisable to secure at least four estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the charges are guaranteed not to to be inflated.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch. Before I get started I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Ashby de la Zouch - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    The answer will be helpful as a) areas may result in problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have an issue with the managing agents you will want to know about it What is the length of the lease? Please note that where the lease has no more than eighty years it will affect the salability of the flat. It is worth checking with your lender that they are happy with the length of the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth finding out how much this will be. For most Ashby de la Zouchlease extensions you will be be obliged to have been the owner of the premises for 24 months before you are eligible to extend the lease.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ashby de la Zouch regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ashby de la Zouch practicing in commercial conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • John Martin Crane Limited, 29-30 South Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BT
  • Nbm Eason, Castle House, South Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BQ
  • S W R Musson Limited, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU
  • Fishers Dewes Solicitors, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU
  • Mander Cruickshank Solicitors Llp, Berrisford Row, 101-105 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PH

Planning law solicitors in Ashby de la Zouch regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ashby de la Zouch specialising in planning law. This could include advice on tree preservation orders
  • S W R Musson Limited, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU
  • Fishers Dewes Solicitors, 4-8 Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2FU

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch 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 parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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