Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Castleton and Blacktown who conducted the legals two years ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Virgin Money. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Should I hunt for a cheaper internet property lawyer?
The costs illustration is fractionally on the steep side. If you you were to look around you may be able to shave off some of the expense by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, assuming were happy with the legal work the firm gave you maylive to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to enquire that the solicitor can act for Virgin Money. You can employ our search tool to find a Castleton and Blacktown conveyancing firm on the Virgin Money approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Castleton and Blacktown.
My partner and I are intent on selling our house in Castleton and Blacktown and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Castleton and Blacktown lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Castleton and Blacktown. We have lived in Castleton and Blacktown for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Castleton and Blacktown for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Castleton and Blacktown conveyancing specialists.
I'm purchasing my first flat in Castleton and Blacktown with a mortgage from Bank of Scotland. The developers would not move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent told me not inform my lawyer about this extras as it may impact my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Castleton and Blacktown before appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Castleton and Blacktown. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Castleton and Blacktown especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Castleton and Blacktown.
My wife and I have just become aware that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Castleton and Blacktown is is the sister of the seller. Is this permitted?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. Where you are requiring mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Clydesdale Bank as of 21/3/2026, the requirements read as follows :