We instructed a local solicitor for our conveyancing in Booker recently. Upon checking the Terms I seeI am responsible for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and appoint an internet solicitor practice promising no completion no charge conveyancing in Booker?
It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to counteract those cases that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that these offerings generally do not cover disbursements such your Booker conveyancing search fees.
My god-son is purchasing a newly built flat in Booker with a home loan from UBS. His lawyer has advised him of a delay in receiving the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. What is this document - I have never come across this before?
The form is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the UBS conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when asked. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the UBS conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
As someone clueless as to conveyancing in Booker what’s the number one tip you can impart concerning the legal transfer of property in Booker
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Booker or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For instance, the seller, property agent and sometimes the bank. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Booker should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to protect you.
On occasion a potential adversary may attempt to sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is contrary to your conveyancers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold property in Booker. The selling agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Booker to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am obtaining a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Booker
Two types of professional can do conveyancing in Booker namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to perform Booker conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the requisite steps should be appropriately followed.
Is it the case that all Booker conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be overseen by the CLC.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Barclays are being pedantic. The Booker solicitor who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Barclays are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Barclays have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Barclays have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Barclays may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Is it possible to change solicitor as I need to find a firm on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing panel. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Booker five minutes from me but the firm is not approved by Birmingham Midshires
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Booker on the Birmingham Midshires panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Booker. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Booker.