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Reasons to use our Birstall conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Birstall governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 The Birstall conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Birstall
  • 3 Notwithstanding what alternative companies tell you it could be important to attend your conveyancer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 4 The firms shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Birstall home moves can be made a lot more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Birstall since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Birstall

It may have been a long time coming a loan offer from HSBC for the refinancing of my 2 bedroom flat is coming imminently. Are you able to propose a cheap conveyancing solicitor in Birstall?

This site is not designed to help those in their quest for the cheapest conveyancing in Birstall. Our intention is to offer excellent value conveyancing but our intention is not to advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be seduced by brokers seducing you with low cost conveyancing in Birstall. At best, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up spending a lot in extras and still not receive the service you were hoping for.

Do I need to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Birstall so that I can pop in to their offices if required.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for mortgage companies carry out the vast majority of work through the post, e-mail or over the phone. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in the country. That being said you should check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.

I am intent on selling our property in Birstall and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Birstall. Having lived in Birstall for three years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

I am a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Birstall. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A solicitor would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the loan are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Birstall

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Birstall. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Birstall Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

    Does the lease have onerous restrictions? Its a good idea to find out as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they will either make your living at the property much simpler or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask other tenants whether they are happy with them. Finally, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the relevant party and precisely what it includes.

Two months into a sale of a flat in Birstall. Conveyancing solicitors are doing their job but we have been asked to pay an extortionate amount by the landlord. To date we have forked out £295.50 for a leasehold management pack and then another £118 for supplemental questions raised by the buyers lawyer.

Neither you or your lawyer will have any impact over the level of the charges for this information but the typical costs for the information for Birstall leasehold property is £395. When it comes to Birstall conveyancing sales it is customary for the owner to cover the charges. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to address these questions most will agree to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no legislation that requires capped charges for administrative tasks. There is no prescriptive time limit by which they are duty bound to provide the information.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Birstall

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Birstall with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Edward Hands & Lewis Limited, The Old School Rooms, 346 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PJ
  • Sona Solicitors Ltd, 221 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
  • Rakkani Solicitors, 180 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EE
  • Smg Solicitors, 99 Baggrave Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3QW
  • Bray & Bray, Spa Place, 36-42 Humberstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0AE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Birstall regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Birstall specialising in commercial conveyancing in Birstall. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Edward Hands & Lewis Limited, The Old School Rooms, 346 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PJ
  • Sona Solicitors Ltd, 221 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
  • Rakkani Solicitors, 180 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EE
  • Tanna & Co Solicitors Limited, 7 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LJ
  • Bp Legal Solicitors Limited, 221 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3HT

Planning law solicitors in Birstall regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Birstall practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Lawson West Solicitors Limited, 241 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4DG
  • Zms Legal Limited, 11 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AS
  • Spearing Waite Llp, 34 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6BU
  • David Prichard Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Kevin Sumner Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY

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