Why would I use a Coleford conveyancing company when internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
To take your time to find shop around for conveyancing costs in Coleford and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t be focused with hunting for the cheapest Coleford conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. Emails can't replace a phone conversation and can never replicate a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you on any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you're not left wondering what's going on.
Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of Coleford conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?
Coleford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Lloyds directly.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Coleford. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I are buying a flat in Coleford. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to deposit our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Coleford. I have a mortgage offer with Skipton. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
It is unclear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Coleford building society branch on various occasions and was told it wasn't an issue and they will lend. My Coleford conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I simply don't know who is right.
As long as the conveyancer is on the lender panel, they must follow the CML Handbook conditions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Coleford is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Coleford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Coleford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Coleford may decide 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.
What is the average conveyancing fee for conveyancing in Coleford?
The average fee last year for conveyancing in Coleford was £1,419 not including Land Tax and HMLR charges.