My previous solicitor has sent a quote for £1200 for fixed fee conveyancing in Andover. I’m selling a purpose built detached home for £175,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Andover?
The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £100 plus VAT. That being said, you mightcome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can act for your mortgage company. You can use our search tool to find a Andover conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Andover.
We were going to get a OIP from RBS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do RBS recommend any Andover solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Andover solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the RBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and RBS through the process.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Andover on 17/10/2025, valuation was booked 2 days after, received a clean bill of health. Property lawyer retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nationwide and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nationwide to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
My sealed bid on a detached house in Andover has been agreed to, the sellers do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The owners have offered on a flat, but it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other flats booked. I have selected a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Andover. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Bank of Ireland going?
It is understandable to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Andover conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your conveyancer is on the Bank of Ireland approved list. Concerning the next phase this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some buyers will apply for the mortgage with Bank of Ireland and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their lawyer to move forward with the conveyancing in Andover.
I was advised by a number of property agents in Andover to select a conveyancer on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your services rather than another?
We refuse to give any financial incentive for directing people to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Andover for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training purposes.
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Andover conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Andover conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Andover conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:
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What are the costs for lease extension conveyancing? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
Andover Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying
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How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?
A couple of weeks ago I was advised by my lender that their panel lawyers operate no move no charge basis for conveyancing in Andover. I had a purchase abort and now the lawyers have requested search fees! They are stating that the fees are nothing to do with their fees!
Andover conveyancing search charges are separate expenses not solicitors fees as these are due to independent parties.