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5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Glenfield

  • 1 The companies identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Glenfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Glenfield have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Glenfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Glenfield conveyancers work in partnership with Glenfield estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Glenfield has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Glenfield since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Glenfield

I hired a high street firm for our conveyancing in Glenfield yesterday. Looking through the Ts and Cs it is apparent thatI am liable for fees even if the sale aborts. Should I go with them or instruct an on-line firm offering no completion no charge conveyancing in Glenfield?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to cover those conveyances that abort. Also remember that these schemes rarely protect you from expenses such as Glenfield conveyancing search expenses.

There is lots of here about conveyancing in Glenfield but what is your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Glenfield

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Glenfield conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My uncle informed me that in purchasing a property in Glenfield there may be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Glenfield which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Glenfield should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Is it correct that all Glenfield CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Barclays conveyancing list of approved practices?

A selection of banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

A relative recommended that where I am purchasing in Glenfield I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

A search of this type is sometimes included in the estimate for your Glenfield conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Glenfield around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Glenfield Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Glenfield.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Glenfield , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Glenfield conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be certain the registration formalities are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Glenfield is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration is effected once the purchaser has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not typically primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Glenfield it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for my move?

The preferential way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Glenfield or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Glenfield differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of companies. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

My folks are unable to locate their Glenfield land registry title on the website. They recall that 48 years ago when they acquired the bungalow there were complications concerning the address not being recognised in some systems.

The vast majority of premises in Glenfield should be revealed. Have you tried a search with simply the postcode. Normally it will reveal all the residences within that postcode. Where registered it will be there with a title number. Where they bought back in the 70’s it's conceivable it may be unrecorded. The address might still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title deeds which could be with your parent’s mortgage company.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Glenfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Garrett Long Solicitors Limited, Florence Villa, 5 Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AT
  • R W Hemmings & Co, 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0RB
  • Jones & Duffin Solicitors Llp, 142 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0BT
  • Craig Ferguson & Co Llp, 39 Castle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WN
  • Philip J Hammond & Sons, 47 Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5QX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Glenfield

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Glenfield practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • R W Hemmings & Co, 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0RB
  • Jones & Duffin Solicitors Llp, 142 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0BT
  • Philip J Hammond & Sons, 47 Friar Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5QX
  • Shb Solicitors Limited, 1 Berridge Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5JT
  • Spearing Waite Llp, 34 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6BU

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Glenfield regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Glenfield but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Roberts Rose Partnership, 10 Peacock Lane, LE1 5PX
  • The Conveyancing Shop Limited, 23-25 Friar Lane, LE1 5QQ
  • Bingham & Co Property Lawyers Limited, 1st Floor, 19 Halford Street, LE1 1JA
  • Premier Property Lawyers Ltd, 1 Frances Way, LE19 1SH
  • Iy (leicester) Limited, 8 Uppingham Road, LE5 0QD

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

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