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Reasons to use our Desford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party are located in Desford - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Desford regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Desford and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other solicitors may claim it just might be important to pop into your solicitor to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Desford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Desford selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Desford since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi-detached property, Stamford Street, LE6 0JS completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £200,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of house premises, Wagtail Close, LE6 0PF completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £293,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Transfer

of semi-detached property, Keats Close, LE9 7DU completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £158,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Transfer

of terraced property, Alexander Avenue, LE9 7AG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £240,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Desford

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Desford is not listed on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s work?

That is more than likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Desford conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

We are about to complete on the purchase of a property in Desford but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree recompense from the seller of £3k by way of a deduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however UBS are not allowing this. Why were they informed?

Your conveyancer that is on the UBS approved list is duty bound to advise UBS of any variations to the sale price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to disclose the price change to UBS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, UBS and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Desford.

Having spent time reviewing online forums for a recommended solicitor in Desford, many comment that I must use a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's biggest lenders. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Desford is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are Accredited lawyers.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Desford. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Desford

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent told us that the owners will only move forward if we use their preferred lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Desford

It is highly unlikely the sellers are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they understand (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Desford conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by HQ.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Desford. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

If the lease is registered - and most are in Desford - 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.

I own a garden flat in Desford, conveyancing having been completed in 1995. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Desford with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease expires on 21st October 2091

You have 66 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £12,400 and £14,200 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Desford regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Desford but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Beverley Merrell Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA
  • Julie White Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA
  • Bhw Commercial Solicitors, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA
  • Sarah Newcombe Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA
  • Kate Chorley Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Desford regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Desford but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Premier Property Lawyers Ltd, 1 Frances Way, LE19 1SH

Planning law solicitors in Desford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Desford with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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
  • John Edmond Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Bhw Commercial Solicitors, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA
  • Julie White Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA

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

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