We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Groby who is on the Clydesdale approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Groby.
About to place an offer on a leasehold apartment in Groby. The selling agents tell me that it is standard for flats in Groby to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a mortgage with Virgin. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 12/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am aiming to move property in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Groby. Conveyancing lawyer was organised before I stumbled across this page.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the property agent but this should only happen when the vendors conveyancers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. After that you should advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal company but can help you find a residential property solicitor in Groby or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Groby.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Groby. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
About to purchase maisonette in Groby. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Groby solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
What does a local search tell me about the house we're buying in Groby?
Groby conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Searches UK The local search plays an important role in most Groby conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.
I have justbeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Groby for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Groby conveyancing specialists.
I was pointed in your direction by three or four local selling agents in Groby to get a quote from a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t make any commission for directing people to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.