Conveyancing

If you own a leasehold property, understanding how lease extensions work is essential, especially as your lease term starts to fall. A decreasing lease can affect your property’s value, mortgage options and future saleability, which is why many leaseholders choose to act before the lease becomes too short.

Buying a new build home is exciting. Everything is brand new, energy-efficient and designed for modern living. But behind the fresh paint and glossy brochures, the legal process can move fast and feel overwhelming. That’s why understanding new build conveyancing is essential.

Meet Julekha Nathani, our Senior Associate Solicitor in the Conveyancing team, based at our Market Harborough office. In this feature, Julekha shares the standout moment of her career so far and reveals what profession she might have pursued if she wasn’t a solicitor.

Abbey Freeman is an Associate Solicitor in our Conveyancing team and is based at our Loughborough branch.

Stamp Duty has recently hit the headlines, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underpaying the tax on her recent property purchase, highlighting just how important it is to get the correct advice when buying property.

You’d think working in conveyancing would make moving house a breeze. But when Lisa Rainbow from our Leicester conveyancing team completed her own same-day sale and purchase, she quickly discovered that no amount of legal expertise can fully prepare you for the chaos of moving day.

Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be a long and stressful journey. Many people are surprised to learn how much happens behind the scenes before the keys are finally handed over.

Buying your first house is an exciting milestone and one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in life. For many, it takes major saving and careful location research. Sara Odedra from our Leicester conveyancing team gives advice for buyers.

From 1st April 2025, Stamp Duty rates are set to rise with the reduction of two key thresholds.

You’ve found a house in the perfect location with the right number of bedrooms and even a lovely garden. It seems like the ideal home, so you make an offer. However, once the conveyancing process begins, it’s time to look beyond the surface appeal. 

Property searches are crucial in uncovering what lies beneath the exterior. Searches delve into the property’s history, its location, and the land it sits on. These investigations ensure you’re aware of any issues that could affect your living experience or the property’s resale value.  

In support of National Conveyancing Week 2024 (NCW) our expert conveyancers have created a guide for a stress free move.

The King’s Speech, held in November, outlined 21 bills that the government intends to prioritise over the year ahead. This included housing reforms such as the Leasehold and Freehold Bill, which aims to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and improve their consumer rights.