I instructed a high street lawyer for my conveyancing in Berrylands last week. Upon checking the official terms of business I seewe are liable for costs even if the movefalls through. Should I ditch them and appoint an internet conveyancing company advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Berrylands?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to offset those conveyances that do not proceed. You should be mindful that these schemes generally do not protect you from disbursements by way of example Berrylands conveyancing search charges.
Can you suggest a Bank of Scotland approved Berrylands conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within 10 days? Would it be better to use a local Berrylands practice or an internet firm?
We can recommend some very good Berrylands conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Berrylands. Visit a couple of law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your deadline together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Choose the one that genuine.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Berrylands. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Do I need to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a house in Berrylands?
Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could expect lawyers handling conveyancing in Berrylands to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Berrylands is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Berrylands are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Berrylands you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Berrylands 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 residence.
Do I need to be wary that third parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Berrylands conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are numerous parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all suggest solicitors to use. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to select your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that most banks have an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the mortgage related work in your house move.