I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must be out of my rented flat in Syston by 20/2/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to provide notice on a rental unless you have exchanged. If you have not already done so, speak to your solicitor and request that they seek the assistance the other side, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will aim to achieve

Our bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Syston but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Syston or nearer to where I live. Can you help?

Far from all Syston conveyancing solicitors are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to find a Syston conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.

I am buying a property in Syston. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. RBS have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that your lender is RBS your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for RBS. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to RBS where a lease fails to comply with these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not isolated to Syston.

I have a mortgage with Santander for my property in Syston. Conveyancing has been completed months ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Santander?

Your original mortgage agreement with Santander will provide that you need their approval in advance of letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Santander’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Santander will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Santander directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Santander conveyancing panel lawyer.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Co-operative are being a right pain. The Syston solicitor who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Co-operative are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Co-operative have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Co-operative have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Co-operative may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I'm buying a new build house in Syston with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not to tell my solicitor about this extras as it may adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

In scouring the internet for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Syston it brings up many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Syston or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Syston differ, so it's sensible to secure at least three fee estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the charges are assured not to escalate.