We are planning to purchase with Earl Shilton BS. We have called around locally but am unable to find a Thorpe Astley conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS panel. Please you assist?
You should make the most of the search tool on this web page. Please choose the building society and type Thorpe Astley or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer offices in Thorpe Astley or by proximity to you.
I am selling our house in Thorpe Astley and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Thorpe Astley. Having lived in Thorpe Astley for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Thorpe Astley differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Thorpe Astley contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Thorpe Astley tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Thorpe Astley or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Thorpe Astley is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Thorpe Astley are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Thorpe Astley you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Thorpe Astley may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the selling agent has warned us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we appoint their recommended conveyancers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Thorpe Astley
It is improbable the owners are behind this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to instruct your own,trusted Thorpe Astley conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthose that will provide their negotiator at the agency a referral fee or meet his conveyancing thresholds pre-set by HQ.
I acquired a property in Thorpe Astley last 24/6/2025 and to date it is still not recorded with the Land Registry. It is part of a new estate and my property lawyer told me that it may take twelve months to complete the registration formalities. I have spoken with HM Land Registry directly and they say that the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. What can I do?
Contact your solicitor - if you are not getting sensible responses, enquire as to their internal complaints procedure and escalate your problem to a Complaints Manager. Registrations for Thorpe Astley conveyancing are not known to be especially complex.