How We Can Help

K4 Law offers professional advice and assistance with the following:

For individuals:

  • Selling your property
  • Buying a property
  • Remortgaging
  • New Builds
  • First Time Buyers
  • Transfers of Equity
  • Equity Release
  • Shared Ownership
  • Investment Properties
  • Help To Buy Schemes
  • Housing Associations.
  • Auctions
  • Lease extensions and variations
  • First registrations and title updates
  • Adverse Possession claims

For businesses

  • Commercial leases
  • Buying or selling commercial properties
  • Site purchase and development work
  • New build
  • Leasehold enfranchisement for Landlords
  • Overage Agreements
  • Option Agreements
  • Commercial mortgages
  • License to Alter
  • Variations, renewals or extensions to commercial leases.

Nicholas Foreman or Preeti Kumar will have conduct of your case.

Guidance on Our Fees

Instructions are specific to the requirements of the individual client, and detailed quotes will be provided.

There is no one-size-fits-all, so please e-mail or telephone K4 Law for a written quote on 0116 216 0510, [email protected], or the “contact us” page on this website.

We will always inform you of the cost or likely cost of your matter. Where we can provide a fixed fee, we will do so as we also value certainty.  

How long might your sale or purchase take?

On average, the conveyancing process for purchasing a property in England and Wales takes 8-12 weeks. This timeframe can vary depending on the nature of the transaction, such as whether the property is freehold, leasehold, or a transfer of part.

Efficient communication can significantly speed up the process, as prompt responses from all parties involved are crucial. Simple transactions, where there are no undue issues with deeds like restrictive covenants, also tend to be quicker. Additionally, the process can be completed faster if there is no property chain.

Conversely, complex transactions, such as those involving leasehold properties, often require additional checks and paperwork, which can extend the timeline. If the transaction is part of a property chain, delays in any linked transaction can slow down the entire process. Problems revealed during property searches, such as planning issues or disputes, can require further investigation and negotiation, adding to the time. Issues with deeds can also cause delays.

Property surveys, such as a mortgage valuation or a detailed building survey, can add time to the process, especially if they reveal problems with the building that need work or impact its value. Securing a mortgage can take several weeks, involving stages like pre-approval, full application, underwriting, and issuing a mortgage offer.