I was referred a lawyer who has quoted £1700 for leasehold conveyancing in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth. I’m looking to sell a Victorian property for £275,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth?
The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. If you are happy to spend time contrasting prices you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £125. That being said, you mightlive to regret choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to ensure that the firm can represent your bank. You can utilise our comparison tool to select a Chorleywood and Rickmansworth conveyancing practice on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Is there a list of Clydesdale panel solicitors in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings visible over the internet. If you are looking for a Chorleywood and Rickmansworth solicitor on the Clydesdale please make the most of our tool.
How can we tell if a Chorleywood and Rickmansworth conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.
I am expecting a AIP from RBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do RBS recommend any Chorleywood and Rickmansworth solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Chorleywood and Rickmansworth solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the RBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and RBS through the process.
I need some quick conveyancing in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth the following are instances of what can appear and adversely affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Chorleywood and Rickmansworth is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Chorleywood and Rickmansworth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chorleywood and Rickmansworth 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 Chorleywood and Rickmansworth may determine 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 property.
My wife and I have had DIP from National Westminster Bank who indicated we could borrow up to £117k. At what point do we need to appoint a solicitor for conveyancing? Chorleywood and Rickmansworth is where we plan to move to.
It would be wise to instruct a lawyer now requesting that they generate a file for you. This will kickstart: 1) the estate agent to send out the Sales Memorandum to all parties 2) the seller’s solicitor to send out the draft contract. That being said, do not instruct your lawyer to start searches until you receive your valuation report from National Westminster Bank and you are willing to proceed.