My previous solicitor has sent a quote for £995 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Battle. I am hoping to sell a modern property for £200,000. Is this over the top? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Battle?
The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. Where you are content to expend time comparing prices you could reduce the fees marginally by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you mightcome to regret opting for an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to enquire the solicitor can act for your bank. You can use our comparison tool to locate a Battle conveyancing practice on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Battle.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Battle. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Battle differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Battle contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Battle usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Battle or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Battle is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Battle are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Battle you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Battle may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
Am I better off to go with a Battle conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am purchasing? An old friend can perform the conveyancing but his firm is located 200kilometers away.
The benefit of a high street Battle conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign paperwork, present your ID and pester them where appropriate. Having local Battle know how is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and the majority were happy that should surpass using an unfamiliar Battle conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being round the corner.
At long last our conveyancing in Battle is set to complete next Friday, but the owners I am buying off has asked to move out 24 hours later at PM. Can I accept this?
Where you are having a mortgage then your conveyancing practitioner will demand that the premises arevacant on Friday - the bank will require it.