Choosing a conveyancing solicitor is a big decision and getting it right is crucial. At Johnson Astills, our conveyancing team works with buyers and sellers across Leicester, Loughborough, and the wider Leicestershire area every day, and we know the difference the right legal support makes to a conveyancing solicitor.
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What Is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. The work involved in a conveyancing transaction is considerably more complicated than most people expect. From the moment you choose a conveyancing solicitor, there are title checks to carry out, searches to submit, enquiries to raise with the seller’s solicitor, contracts to review, and mortgage conditions to satisfy. Then comes the exchange of contracts and, finally, completion. Each stage carries its own legal obligations, risks, and deadlines. A solicitor who handles this work regularly knows where the complications arise and how to deal with them.
What to consider when choosing a conveyancing solicitor
Choosing a conveyancing solicitor can feel overwhelming. Some factors to look for include:
• Experience
Ensuring that the firm you choose has experience in your type of transaction is crucial.
At Johnson Astills, our conveyancing solicitors have built up extensive experience handling residential and commercial property transactions across Leicester, Loughborough, and the wider East Midlands. Whether you are buying or selling a home, remortgaging, dealing with a transfer of equity, or extending a lease, our property team brings vast experience to every matter we handle.
• Accreditation And Regulation
Any solicitor you instruct should be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Beyond that basic requirement, it is worth seeking out firms that have earned the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation. This is the recognised mark of quality for residential conveyancing practices in England and Wales, confirming that a firm follows a strict code of practice, maintains high standards of client care, and keeps its knowledge of property law current.
At Johnson Astills, we hold Law Society accreditation across a number of key practice areas, including conveyancing. We have also achieved Lexcel accreditation, the Law Society’s standard for excellence in practice management and client care. These accolades reflect our sustained commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and give our clients genuine confidence in the team handling their case.
• Local Knowledge, Local Presence
There is real value in instructing a firm that knows the area where you are buying or selling. Our offices in Leicester and Loughborough place us at the heart of the communities we serve. We understand the local authority search process, the specific characteristics of properties across Leicestershire, and the practical realities of transactions in this part of the Midlands, from terraced city-centre homes to rural properties in the surrounding countryside.
We can help with straightforward first purchases and more complex transactions involving leasehold properties, new builds, shared ownership schemes, and buy-to-let investments. Whatever your circumstances, there is a member of our team with direct experience of handling it.
• Communication And Transparency
One of the most consistent complaints people make about conveyancing solicitors is a lack of communication. You hand over your matter, pay an initial sum, and then hear very little until you start chasing. Our solicitors keep you informed at every stage, explaining what is happening, why, and what comes next. We are approachable and direct, and we will answer any questions or concerns promptly and comprehensively.
Before we begin any work, we provide clear and transparent information about our fees. You know from the outset exactly what you are paying and what is included.
How We Can Help
Buying or selling a home is rarely just a financial transaction. There is often considerable personal significance attached to it, whether it is a first home, a family move, a downsizing, or a fresh start. Our solicitors bring both the technical expertise and the human understanding that a property transaction demands.
We can help with residential sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and related matters such as declarations of co-ownership and deeds of trust. Our team is also experienced in dealing with probate sales and properties being sold as part of an estate, which require particular care and sensitivity.
Get In Touch
If you are buying or selling a property in Leicester, Loughborough, or anywhere across Leicestershire and the Midlands, we would be glad to hear from you. Our conveyancing solicitors are ready to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of what happens next.
Contact us to request a quote or to make an initial enquiry. We respond within one working day and there is no obligation to proceed.
Please call us free now on 0800 059 0600 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and a member of the team will get back to you soon.
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