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Reasons to use our Thurmaston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Thurmaston has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Thurmaston property lawyers work in partnership with Thurmaston estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you require
  • 3 Thurmaston property lawyer are the key to a successful Thurmaston conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Thurmaston are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Thurmaston and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Thurmaston since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Thurmaston

My best friend’s sister is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I'll be able to get preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Thurmaston?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that charges will be different but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is the case with most professions.

Is it the case that all Thurmaston solicitor firms on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be governed by the CLC.

I'm at the point of viewing flats in Thurmaston and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it best to have my property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I will be getting a home loan with HSBC.

It would be wise to commence your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with HSBC, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

After what feels like an age I have had an offer on an apartment in Thurmaston accepted, the sellers do nevertheless have a dependent purchase. The vendors have offered on a flat, but it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties in the pipeline. I have chosen a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Thurmaston. What should be my next step? When should I get the mortgage application with Bank of Ireland started?

It is normal to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs too early (home loan application is approx £1k, then valuation, Thurmaston conveyancing search charges, etc). The first course of action is to check that your lawyer is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. As to the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the circumstances of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. In a buoyant market the majority of purchasers would apply for a home loan with Bank of Ireland and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they ask their conveyancing practitioner to move forward with searches.

I'm refinancing my primary property to a buy to let mortgage with Leeds Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second house. The neighborhood we are talking about is Thurmaston. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this page to be sure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are the solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your expectations and requirements.

In scouring the web for the term on line conveyancing in Thurmaston it reveals numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Thurmaston or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Thurmaston differ, so it's advisable to request at least four estimates from varying types of law firms. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Thurmaston. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Thurmaston ?

The majority of houses in Thurmaston are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Thurmaston in which case you should be looking for a Thurmaston conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Thurmaston - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

    If a Thurmaston lease has less than eighty years it will affect the salability of the property. Check with your bank that they are content with residual term of the lease. A short lease means that you will probably have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth discovering how much this would cost. For most Thurmastonlease extensions you will need to own the property for two years in order to be entitled to carry out a lease extension. How long is the Lease?

When it comes to my conveyancing in Thurmaston should I be paying VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee

(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Thurmaston conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the conveyancer's time in submitting the funds this way.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Thurmaston

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Thurmaston specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Sona Solicitors Ltd, 221 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
  • Rakkani Solicitors, 180 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EE
  • Edward Hands & Lewis Limited, The Old School Rooms, 346 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PJ
  • Richard Knight & Co, 1331 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EP
  • Smg Solicitors, 99 Baggrave Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3QW

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Thurmaston regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Thurmaston but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Heather Philip Licensed Conveyancing, 1311E Melton Road, Braemar Court, LE7 2EN
  • Iy (leicester) Limited, 8 Uppingham Road, LE5 0QD
  • Bingham & Co Property Lawyers Limited, 1st Floor, 19 Halford Street, LE1 1JA
  • The Conveyancing Shop Limited, 23-25 Friar Lane, LE1 5QQ
  • Roberts Rose Partnership, 10 Peacock Lane, LE1 5PX

Planning law solicitors in Thurmaston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Thurmaston with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Thurmaston
  • Lawson West Solicitors Limited, 241 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4DG
  • Zms Legal Limited, 11 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AS
  • Spearing Waite Llp, 34 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6BU

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

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