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Top 5 reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Markfield

  • 1 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Markfield home moves can become a lot more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Markfield are familiar with the local concerns specific to Markfield and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Markfield will be carried out by a solicitor on your bank approved panel.
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s conveyancers are located in Markfield - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 5 Markfield solicitor are the key to a successful Markfield conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Markfield since December 2024*

Sale

of semi-detached property, Ashby Road, LE67 9UB completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £530,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Sale

of semi property, Leicester Road, LE67 9RE completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Transfer

of terraced premises, Wesley Way, LE67 9NA completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £377,900. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of detached residence premises, Ferrers Rise, LE6 0GS completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £278,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Markfield

I am in the process of selling my apartment in Markfield and the estate agent has just text me to warn that the buyers are switching conveyancer. The excuse is that the bank will only deal with solicitors on their approved list. Why would a big named lender only engage with certain solicitors rather the firm that they want to choose to handle their conveyancing in Markfield ?

UK lenders have always had an approved set of law firms they are content to work with, but in recent years big names such as Santander, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have represented them for many years.

Mortgage companies blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the cull – criteria have been tightened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society claims that it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Plenty of firms are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The purchasers are unlikely to have any impact on this.

We are getting the release of further funds on our mortgage from RBS as we wish to conduct improvements to our home in Markfield. Do we need to appoint a local Markfield solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

RBS do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS conveyancing panel.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Markfield. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

Our sealed bid on a semi in Markfield has been agreed to, the vendors do however have a tied purchase. The sellers have placed an offer on a flat, but it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other flats booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Markfield. What do I do now? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with Co-operative?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then survey, Markfield conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must ensure that your property lawyer is on the Co-operative approved list. As to the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the specifics of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a rising market the majority of buyers would apply for the mortgage with Co-operative and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their property lawyer to press on with the conveyancing in Markfield.

We are downsizing from our house in Markfield and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Markfield conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Markfield. Having lived in Markfield for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)

The deeds to my property are lost. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Markfield 4 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

Nowadays there are copies made of almost everything, and your lawyer will be aware exactly where to look for all the relevant documentation so you may buy or dispose of your house without a hitch. Where duplicates can’t be located, your conveyancer may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against possible claims on the property.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Markfield in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to grant a loan on such a property.

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

When it comes to my conveyancing in Markfield should I be charged 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 Markfield 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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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Markfield regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Markfield but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Garrett Long Solicitors Limited, Florence Villa, 5 Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7AT
  • Crane And Walton Llp, 21-25 London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3JB
  • Matthew Needham Limited, 21-25 London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3JB
  • J A G Abbott Limited, Berrisford Row, 101-105 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PH
  • Mander Cruickshank Solicitors Llp, Berrisford Row, 101-105 Belvoir Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3PH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Markfield

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Markfield with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Crane And Walton Llp, 21-25 London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3JB
  • Matthew Needham Limited, 21-25 London Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3JB
  • Websters Solicitors Limited, Bridle House, Nursery Lane, Quorn, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8BH

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

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Markfield. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Have a swift, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Markfield.

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

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