My friend's dad is a property lawyer. I suspect that I can be offered friends and family fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Aughton?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The fees may contrast greatly but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Aughton? Is this really necessary?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the potential client they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing business. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be checked. Should you are unwilling to supply ID verification documents, your lawyer would not be able to accept instructions from you.
Can I be sure that the Aughton conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Aughton obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.
I am expecting a OIP from Co-operative 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 Co-operative recommend any Aughton solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Aughton solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Co-operative through the process.
My offer was accepted on an apartment in Aughton on 12/5/2025, valuation was booked five days later, received a clean bill of health. Solicitor appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Leeds Building Society and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Are Leeds Building Society entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Aughton before appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Aughton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My partner has urged me to appoint his conveyancers in Aughton. Should I use them?
No doubt the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm you're are thinking of instructing.
My wife and I recently discovered that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Aughton is is the brother of the vendor. Is this permitted?
As long as no conflict arises this should be fine. If you are needing mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements on this. For example for Skipton Building Society as of 27/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :