My brother and I have lately bought a house in Shepshed. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Shepshed?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Shepshed. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor answers a document called a SPIF. answers provided is misleading, then you may have a claim against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Shepshed.
We are looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Shepshed who is on the TSB conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Shepshed.
We're in Shepshed, FTBs purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Barclays , and our lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?
The fact that your lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no lawyer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one near me in Shepshed I like with a park and station nearby, however it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Shepshed in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you require a home loan that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.
I yesterday found out that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Shepshed is a relative of the seller. Is this acceptable?
Provided there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. If you are requiring mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Santander A&L as of 4/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :