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Top reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Loughborough

  • 1 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party are based in Loughborough - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Loughborough conveyancers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Loughborough is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Over the years Loughborough lawyer have developed very good working relationships with Loughborough local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Loughborough.
  • 5 The practices shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Loughborough since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Loughborough

My conveyancer has discovered a a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying in Loughborough. The seller’s lawyers have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor has advised that he must check that the mortgage company is content with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

Regardless of the fact that you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will meet their conditions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. You and the mortgage company are the client. The appropriate lender specifications have to be complied with.

Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Loughborough so that I can attend their offices when needed.

As opposed to ten years ago, almost all mortgage companies no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to provide identification documents and there are still manifest advantages to instructing a locally based ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Loughborough.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Loughborough?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Loughborough. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build apartment in Loughborough. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Loughborough

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I have recently realised that I have Fifty years remaining on my lease in Loughborough. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. On the whole a specialist may be helpful to try and locate and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Loughborough.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Loughborough - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the tenants? What restrictions are contained in the Loughborough Lease? If a Loughborough lease has fewer than 80 years it will impact the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your bank that they are content with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Loughboroughlease extensions you will be required to have owned the premises for a couple of years before you are entitled to exercise a lease extension.

Are there any specific benefits to using a local conveyancing practitioner in Loughborough

Home movers in Loughborough opt for a nearby high street solicitor so that they can attend the lawyer’s offices just in case they have problems, and to sign documents rather than run the risk of depending on the post.

There is a marginal benefit in opting for a lawyer local to a premises you are purchasing, due to the in-depth knowledge of the area and possible local concerns - yet this is moot. Many conveyancers carry out their work over the internet and could be based anywhere.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Loughborough

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Loughborough practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • J E Sale Limited, 20 Church Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UD
  • Bird Wilford & Sale, 19-20 Church Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UD
  • K J Vaughan Limited, 20 Church Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UD
  • Moss Solicitors Llp, 80-81 Woodgate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2XE
  • J L Tarr Limited, 80-81 Woodgate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2XE

Planning law solicitors in Loughborough regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Loughborough with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Bird Wilford & Sale, 19-20 Church Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UD
  • Elvin & Co, 92 Main Street, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6PG

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Loughborough?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Loughborough. When using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Loughborough.

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

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