My partner’s uncle is a property lawyer. I anticipate that I can be offered friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Elephant and Castle?
Do compare pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. The charges seem to contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is true with most professions.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Elephant and Castle. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
My partner and I have arranged a further advance on our mortgage from HSBC as we wish to conduct a loft conversion to our house in Elephant and Castle. Are we obliged to appoint a high street Elephant and Castle solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel to handle the legals?
HSBC don't usually appoint firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the HSBC panel.
Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Skipton. Elephant and Castle conveyancing lawyers have been appointed. How long does it take for Skipton to forward the offer to the lawyer?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Skipton completed the valuation? Have you advised Skipton as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Skipton conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
We expect to receive a OIP from Nottingham 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 Nottingham recommend any Elephant and Castle solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Elephant and Castle solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Nottingham through the process.
The deeds to my home are lost. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Elephant and Castle 5 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware exactly where to locate all the relevant documentation so you may buy or dispose of your house without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be found, your lawyer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on the premises.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Elephant and Castle. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Elephant and Castle
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The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Elephant and Castle. I've chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?