Are the Groby and Ratby conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the HSBC conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by HSBC?

Groby and Ratby conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from HSBC directly.

When researching moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Groby and Ratby, most say that I should use a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?

Groby and Ratby Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have been granted certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS enables buyers and sellers to identify solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Groby and Ratby is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms are based. The scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.

Should our solicitor be raising enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Groby and Ratby.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Groby and Ratby. There are those who purchase a house in Groby and Ratby, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Lawyers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that may be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Groby and Ratby. The standard completed inquiry forms supplied to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard question of the owner to find out if the premises has suffered from flooding. If the property has been flooded in past and is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer may commence a claim for damages resulting from an misleading response. The purchaser’s conveyancers may also conduct an environmental report. This should disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries will need to be carried out.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Groby and Ratby?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Groby and Ratby. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

My company is intending to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Groby and Ratby for less than £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Groby and Ratby, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or phone so as to enable us to supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.