A trustworthy solicitor helps you to achieve clarity

At BP Legal we recognise moving house is a very stressful period. Our expert services help to make your move as smooth as possible. We are a Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited practice, which means our quality service is recognised by The Law Society.

Between the team, we have over 30 years of experience working in Conveyancing and Residential Property, and substantial connections with the professional community in Leicester, enabling us to offer a bespoke service to each of our clientele.

Our step by step guidance will support you through each stage of the transaction. We also give each of our clients our ‘Checklist when Moving’ as a perfect companion.

 

What is Conveyancing?

The process by which you can transfer the legal title of a property from one person to another. Therefore, if you are buying, selling, re-mortgaging, or transferring a property, you will require a conveyancer or solicitor to act on your behalf.

 

Who is this for?

• First time Buyers
• Individuals Buying Property
• Couples Buying Property

 

What are the different types of Residential Property?

Our team can help you with a wide range of residential property issues.

Our specialist services include:

• Detached House
• Semi-Detached House
• Terraced House
• End-of-Terrace House
• Flats
• Converted Flats
• Split-Level Flats
• Studio Flats
• Cottages
• Bungalows
• Mansions and Conservation Properties

 

How we can help you.

• Buying
• Selling
• Joint Ownership
• Mortgages
• Re-mortgages
• Buy to Let Mortgages
• Transfer of Equity
• Help to Buy ISA
• Help to Buy Scheme
• New build property
• Buy to Let Property
• Land Registration
• Freehold Property
• Leasehold Property
• Preparation of Trust Deeds
• Lodge Restrictions, cautions and notices

 

How the Residential Conveyancing Process works.

Our specialist solicitors will:

• Make sure the property title is marketable and verify ownership of the property
• Check if the property is freehold or leasehold and advise accordingly
• Draw up a contract of sale and send it to the buyer’s solicitor
• Check for restrictive covenants or rights of way that could affect your plans for the property
• Check that buildings and alterations have the correct planning permission, licences and warranties
• Check that there are no debts owing against a property, and if there are that they are released before the property is transferred to you
• Carry out local authority searches to make sure if there are zoning restrictions or any debts due
• Check if there is a lease, and if so, check the lease conditions
• Arrange for additional property searches, depending on the circumstances. These might including checking previous land use, whether the land is prone to flooding, if there are planned railway or motorway developments, whether medieval laws still require you to contribute to the local church and so on.
• Check mortgage documents
• Ensure the deposit has been paid
• Exchange contracts for you which makes the deal legally binding
• Lodge an interest in the property so that the property cannot be sold to another
• Calculate the final figure to pay
• Arrange for the title to be transferred to the new owner’s name
• Pay Stamp Duty Tax on your behalf
• Lodge the title deeds with the Land Registry
• Send a copy of the deeds to your mortgage lender

 

What are the costs?

We are a competitively priced firm and will keep you informed of the costs right from the outset so that there are no surprises, giving you time to organise your budget. We will supply you with a breakdown of the legal costs and payment schedule to keep you up to date at all times.