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Conveyancing Solicitors

At Nelsons, we have one of the largest teams of residential property and conveyancing solicitors in the East Midlands. Our dedicated team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham is committed to making your property transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned property investor, or looking to remortgage, our experts are here to guide you through every step of the process.

Contact us today via our online enquiry form or call 0800 024 1976 for expert advice. Alternatively, obtain a conveyancing fee quote using our online calculator.

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Our areas of expertise

Conveyancing Documents

Our residential property solicitors can assist with the following:

Selling a Property

Our conveyancing solicitors manage all legal requirements when selling your home, from preparing contracts to handling completion formalities. We coordinate with estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties to ensure a seamless sale.

Buying a Property

Our conveyancing solicitors handle all aspects of your home purchase, from initial legal searches to completion day. We work efficiently to ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly, keeping you informed while protecting your interests.

Remortgages

Whether you’re switching mortgage providers or releasing equity, our solicitors handle all legal aspects of remortgaging, ensuring compliance with lender requirements and protecting your interests.

New Build Property Purchases

Purchasing a new build property requires specialist knowledge of construction contracts, warranties, and developer obligations. Our team has extensive experience with major developers and understands the unique challenges of new build transactions.

Auction Purchases

Property auctions require swift action and specialist expertise. Our conveyancing solicitors provide rapid legal services for auction purchases, ensuring you meet tight completion deadlines.

Transfer of Equity

Whether adding or removing someone from a property title due to relationship changes, inheritance, or business restructuring, we manage transfer of equity transactions efficiently and cost-effectively.

Residential Investment Properties

Our property investment specialists understand the unique legal considerations for buy-to-let purchases and investment portfolios. We advise on landlord responsibilities, tenant rights, property management agreements, and tax implications.

Right to Buy Purchases

If you’re a council tenant exercising your Right to Buy, our experienced solicitors guide you through this specialist process. We handle all aspects of Right to Buy transactions, from reviewing discount calculations and lease terms to managing the extended completion procedures. Our team understands the specific legal requirements, including restrictions on resale, shared ownership arrangements, and the preservation of discounts. We work efficiently within Right to Buy timescales while ensuring you fully understand your rights and obligations as a new homeowner.

Joint Ownership and Co-ownership

Property ownership between multiple parties requires careful legal structuring to protect everyone’s interests. Our solicitors advise on different forms of joint ownership, including joint tenancy and tenancy in common arrangements. We draft comprehensive co-ownership agreements covering financial contributions, ongoing responsibilities, dispute resolution, and exit strategies.

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Leasehold and Freehold Transactions

In addition to the sale and purchase of residential property, our team of specialist residential property solicitors are experienced in all types of matters relating to freehold and leasehold property transactions. Our team can assist with:

  • Lease reviews and extensions, including statutory lease extensions
  • Lease variation, including ground rent and ground review terms
  • Freehold variation, including estate rent charges
  • Residential freehold estate management and leasehold block management
  • Deeds of release and/or surrender and grant
  • Land registry transactional requirements, e.g., certificates of compliance
  • Deed of covenant
  • Licence to Assign.

Why trust our conveyancing expertise?

Our team of conveyancers and house purchase solicitors practice the latest house conveyancing methods to ensure your move is a hassle-free experience, providing fast, efficient and value-for-money service to our clients using online search tools and other modern technology.

By instructing us, you’ll be choosing an award-winning Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accredited firm. Our dedicated conveyancing solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham have an innovative and streamlined approach to conveyancing and residential property transactions, which can help to minimise the stress that is often associated.

Fast, efficient and value for money, our house purchase service includes:

  • Fixed fees for peace of mind on costs
  • Updates and text messages at key stages of the transaction
  • Direct access to your experienced named conveyancer or solicitor
  • Access to our wider services for any related transaction queries

Additionally, our team is a member firm of the Conveyancing Association – an organisation proactively working to improve the conveyancing process and to formulate and implement best practices throughout the industry.

In November 2024, our team proudly received the prestigious ‘Conveyancing Firm of the Year – Midlands’ award at the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024, recognising our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

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Our Conveyancing Process

Initial Instruction

Upon instruction, we provide a comprehensive quote and timeline for your transaction. Your dedicated solicitor will explain the process and answer any questions about your specific circumstances.

Legal Investigations

We conduct detailed legal searches and examine the property title to identify any issues that could affect your purchase or sale. Our thorough approach helps prevent problems arising after completion.

Contract Preparation and Review

For sellers, we prepare legally compliant contracts. For buyers, we carefully review all contract terms and property information, advising on any concerns or negotiation points.

Mortgage Coordination

We liaise directly with mortgage lenders to ensure all legal requirements are met and completion can proceed on schedule. Our team understands different lender requirements and processes applications efficiently.

Pre-Completion Preparations

In the days before completion, we ensure all documentation is in order, funds are ready for transfer, and all parties are coordinated for a smooth completion process.

Completion and Post-Completion

On completion day, we handle the legal transfer of ownership and ensure all requirements are met. Post-completion, we register your ownership with the Land Registry and handle any remaining formalities.

Contact Our Conveyancing Solicitors

If you have any questions or would like further information concerning our conveyancing and residential property services, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team of property solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham via our online enquiry form or call 0800 024 1976.

To obtain a residential conveyancing fee quote, please visit our online calculator.

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