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Cheap conveyancing in Groby and Ratby does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Main reasons to let us assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Groby and Ratby

  • 1 Groby and Ratby lawyers work in partnership with Groby and Ratby estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Groby and Ratby is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Groby and Ratby solicitor have developed valuable connections with Groby and Ratby local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Groby and Ratby.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Groby and Ratby
  • 5 Groby and Ratby solicitor are the key to a successful Groby and Ratby conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Groby and Ratby since January 2025*

Transfer

of terraced premises, Ferrers Rise, LE6 0GS completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £278,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Disposal

of semi residence, Wagtail Close, LE6 0PF completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £293,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Stamford Street, LE6 0JS completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £200,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Sale

of house property, Slatewalk Way, LE3 8HQ completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £488,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Groby and Ratby

My wife and I are planning to buy a flat in Groby and Ratby and have appointed a Groby and Ratby conveyancing practice. Within the last couple of days our conveyancer has sent a preliminary report and documents to look through with the expectation that exchange is imminent. The Royal Bank of Scotland have this afternoon contacted us to advise us that they have now hit a problem as our Groby and Ratby lawyer is not on their approved list of lawyers. Is this a problem?

When purchasing a property with the benefit of a mortgage it is standard for the purchasers' lawyers to also represent the mortgage company. In order to act for a bank or building society a law firm has to be on that lender's conveyancing panel. An application has to be made by the law firm to the lender to become a member of the lender's panel and there are increasingly strict criteria which the firm has to satisfy and indeed some lenders now require their panel members to be part of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Accreditation Scheme. Your solicitor should contact your bank and see if they can apply for membership of their conveyancing panel, but if that is not viable they will instruct their own lawyers to represent them. You are not legally obliged to appoint a law firm on the bank's conveyancing panel as you are at liberty to use your preferred Groby and Ratby lawyers, in which case your legal fees may increase, and it will likely delay the transaction as you have another set of people involved.

My grandmother passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Groby and Ratby. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £8000. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Bank of Ireland, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?

Where you plan to re-mortgage then Bank of Ireland will require that you use a conveyancer on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Bank of Ireland mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

4 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Groby and Ratby concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

In scouring the world wide web for the words conveyancing in Groby and Ratby it reveals many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Groby and Ratby or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Groby and Ratby differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three quotes from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Groby and Ratby conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Groby and Ratby conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Groby and Ratby conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

    What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

Groby and Ratby Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    The prefered form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the leaseholders benefit from being in charge if their destiny and notwithstanding that a managing agent is frequently employed where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders. It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other major work is due shortly to be shared between the leaseholders and could well materially impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one off payment. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability?

I am hoping to purchase a repossessed house in Groby and Ratby and the bank selling would like to complete inside a week. Can a conveyancing practitioner complete in this timeframe? Am I best advised to instruct a high street Groby and Ratby firm or an online organisation that professes to complete quickly?

Visit your Groby and Ratby shopping parade. Go in to 3 firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Set out your needs and try and obtain assurances on time frames. Appoint the one that comes across as most efficient. Make sure to use a conveyancing practitioner on the panel of conveyancers acceptable to your bank.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Groby and Ratby regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Groby and Ratby 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 Groby and Ratby

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Groby and Ratby specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Groby and Ratby regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Groby and Ratby specialising in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • David Prichard Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • John Edmond Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Kevin Sumner Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Spearing Waite Llp, 34 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6BU
  • Zms Legal Limited, 11 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AS

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

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