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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Braunstone

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal links with Braunstone selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Braunstone 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 will expect.
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Braunstone has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Braunstone

Examples of recent conveyancing in Braunstone since June 2022*

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Ravenhurst Road, LE3 2PT completing on 30/06/2022 at a price of £280,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of house residence, Kingsway, LE3 2PL completing on 20/06/2022 at a price of £272,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Percy Street, LE3 2FL completing on 27/06/2022 at a price of £252,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Valence Road, LE3 1AQ completing on 20/06/2022 at a price of £221,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Braunstone

I can't travel far from Braunstone. What is the rationale as to why all Braunstone conveyancers are not on all bank panels?

Before the recession most mortgage companies had an attitude to risk which differs from the current day. The financial regulator in 2010 carried out a thematic review into fraud which in summary warned lenders: know the property lawyers on your panel. Consequently, banks have subsequently requiredmore information from law firms regarding their processes and the staff employed by them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum volume of transactions. Hundreds of firms have found themselves removed from lender panels even though they had an exemplary track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Many firms found it impossible meet the minimum amount of transactions the mortgage companies required.

I am about to put a bid on a leasehold flat in Braunstone. The property agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Braunstone to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am expecting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 69 years remaining.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/9/2022 the requirements read as follows :

Yes, subject to a minimum lease term of 85 years. The unexpired lease term must be at least the mortgage term plus 45 years. See also 5.14.9

Various web forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of stalling in Braunstone house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Braunstone.

How does conveyancing in Braunstone differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Braunstone come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Braunstone usually purchase the land, 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Braunstone or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Braunstone ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Braunstone. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Braunstone and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Braunstone. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Braunstone area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Braunstone. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Braunstone regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Braunstone specialising in commercial conveyancing in Braunstone. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • David Prichard Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Kevin Sumner Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Jones & Duffin Solicitors Llp, 142 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0BT
  • R W Hemmings & Co, 40 Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0RB
  • Kate Chorley Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Braunstone regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Braunstone but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Premier Property Lawyers Ltd, 1 Frances Way, LE19 1SH
  • Roberts Rose Partnership, 10 Peacock Lane, LE1 5PX
  • The Conveyancing Shop Limited, 23-25 Friar Lane, LE1 5QQ
  • Bingham & Co Property Lawyers Limited, 1st Floor, 19 Halford Street, LE1 1JA
  • Iy (leicester) Limited, 8 Uppingham Road, LE5 0QD

Planning law solicitors in Braunstone regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Braunstone practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • David Prichard Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Kevin Sumner Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • John Edmond Limited, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1WY
  • Bhw Commercial Solicitors, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA
  • Julie White Limited, 5 Grove Court, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1SA

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

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