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Cheap conveyancing in Colwall does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Colwall conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Colwall
  • 2 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Colwall property deals can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Over the years Colwall solicitor have established valuable working relationships with Colwall local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Colwall.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors say it just might be necessary to pop into your solicitor to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a homemove without having to include the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Colwall since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Colwall

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Colwall is not listed on my bank's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?

That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Colwall conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

How up to date is your database of Colwall solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel? Do HSBC send you an updated list?

Colwall conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from HSBC directly.

Are all Colwall Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing list of approved firms?

A selection of lenders now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Nationwide, do Colwall lawyers have to pay a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

My wife and I are in the process of viewing flats in Colwall and I am about to put in an offer. Is it sensible to have a solicitor on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a home loan with Skipton.

You should start requesting conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the EA. As you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

How does conveyancing in Colwall differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Colwall approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because developers in Colwall usually purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Colwall or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Colwall in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks will not issue a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Colwall. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Colwall to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

The estate agent has recommended their conveyancing practitioner for our conveyancing in Colwall - won’t it be advisable to just instruct them?

You need to establish if the estate agent is recommending a lawyer or introducing to a conveyancer. There are plenty of Colwall estate agents who recommend two or three Colwall conveyancing firms purely based on those lawyers offering a great service.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Colwall regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Colwall but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Whatley Recordon, 12 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4QU
  • Russell Malvern Limited, Holland House, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AH
  • Orme & Slade Limited, National Westminster Bank Cham, 12 The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AB
  • Masefield Solicitors Llp, Worcester Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1PN
  • Qualitysolicitors Paytons, Elphick House, 287 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1AB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Colwall

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Colwall specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Whatley Recordon, 12 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4QU
  • Russell Malvern Limited, Holland House, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AH
  • Orme & Slade Limited, National Westminster Bank Cham, 12 The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AB
  • Qualitysolicitors Paytons, Elphick House, 287 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1AB

Colwall commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Land use planning and environmental issues Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Extension of leases Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Commercial finance including remortgages

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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