I instructed a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Canford Heath yesterday. Upon checking the small print it is apparent thatwe are liable for charges even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or appoint an internet conveyancing brokerage promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Canford Heath?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to neutralise the cases that do not go ahead. Please beware that such deals generally do not protect you from expenditure by way of example Canford Heath conveyancing search costs.
What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Canford Heath?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Canford Heath and elsewhere in Dorset is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of opportunity for conflict between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the seller, estate agent and sometimes a mortgage company. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Canford Heath is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to protect you.
There is a distinct emergence in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process taking so long. We recommend that you must always trust your solicitor above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Canford Heath. The estate agents advise that it is standard for flats in Canford Heath to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a loan with Platform. 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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I decided to have a survey done on a house in Canford Heath before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Canford Heath. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Canford Heath to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
Should I be concerned that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Canford Heath conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many service providers, often suggestions from connections can be very helpful. Yet there are many people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks may put forward lawyers to retain. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your own conveyancer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers have an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the lender related work in your conveyancing.
My father has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Canford Heath. Do I take his recommendation?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're considering.