My best friend’s sister is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I can be offered preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Leicestershire?

You should compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this site. Whilst amounts seem to vary but service levels do are distinct between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services

I purchased a freehold premises in Leicestershire but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Leicestershire and has limited impact for conveyancing in Leicestershire but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

Whilst your website is a clever initiative there are numerous listed conveyancers conducting conveyancing in Leicestershire who can also act for the bank. It would be a lot more useful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for the bank with offices in Leicestershire?

We are not in the business of recommending a specific listed firm above another as the right firm for you varies on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a Leicestershire firm with upgrade loc knowledge or you might be looking for the lowest cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to two or three solicitors listed before you make your choice to gain confidence as to which one is right for you