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Logical reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Syston

  • 1 Regardless alternative solicitors advise it may be important to visit your solicitor to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 2 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Syston conveyancing can become a lot more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors have offices in Syston - if so sets of solicitors will be on good working terms
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Syston solicitors work in partnership with Syston estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Syston since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Syston

Why would one use a Syston conveyancing practice when internet based conveyancers are easier on the wallet?

Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Syston and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with sourcing the lowest priced Syston conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on headway making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to phone the office you will know who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you're not left wondering what's going on.

My partner and I are only a couple days away from an exchange on a house in Syston and my mum and dad have transferred the exchange deposit to my conveyancer. I am now told that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my conveyancing practitioner needs to make a notification to my bank. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the bank regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?

The conveyancing practitioner is duty bound to clarify with mortgage company to make sure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only notify this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Syston but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Syston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Syston but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

I need some fast conveyancing in Syston as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Luckily I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Syston the following are instances of what can show up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I have justbeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Syston for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Syston conveyancing specialists.

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Syston. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Syston are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Syston in which case you should be looking for a Syston conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Syston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Richard Knight & Co, 1331 Melton Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2EP
  • Peter Astill & Co, 7 Hannah Parade, Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JE
  • Focus Solicitors Limited, 5 Brook Park, Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4ZB
  • Sona Solicitors Ltd, 221 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN
  • Edward Hands & Lewis Limited, The Old School Rooms, 346 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Syston

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Syston with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

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

Planning law solicitors in Syston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Syston with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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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