Our family lawyer has sent a quote for £1400 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Bridgnorth. I’m selling a purpose built property for £275,000. This seems expensive. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Bridgnorth?
The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you couldcome to rue opting for an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to ensure the solicitor can act for your lender. You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Bridgnorth conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Bridgnorth.
I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must be out of my let out property in Bridgnorth by 14/11/2025. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Can I complete in three weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice for your lease until you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the owners side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve
I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Bridgnorth. Can I do my own conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Bridgnorth you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Bridgnorth.
We had appointed conveyancing lawyers locally in Bridgnorth on the TSB solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a separate amount for handling the TSB mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by TSB?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your solicitor is entitled to charge a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by TSB but by your Bridgnorth conveyancer. Plenty of firms on the TSB panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
Intending to buy a flat in Bridgnorth. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Bridgnorth lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
Co-operative have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a flat in Bridgnorth has been accepted, what happens next?
The estate agent will need to know who your solicitors are (be sure the conveyancers are on the lender’s panel). Telephone Co-operative or the broker and finalise any appropriate documentation. Co-operative will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to arrange an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week to receive the mortgage offer. Co-operative will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Bridgnorth.
My colleague suggested that if I am buying in Bridgnorth I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is usually quoted for as part of the standard Bridgnorth conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about Bridgnorth around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Bridgnorth Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Bridgnorth.
What advice do you have for searching for reasonably priced conveyancing in Bridgnorth?
Option 1 is to ask your friends and family they would would seek assistance from. Second, look on the web for conveyancing in Bridgnorth. Telephone two or three from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing quote and speak to the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing before you commit. Third is to use our search tool to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed lender is.Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing solicitors in Bridgnorth