I decided to go with a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Frenchay recently. Upon checking the Ts and Cs I noteI am on the hook for costs even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and instruct an internet conveyancing brokerage who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Frenchay?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to counteract those transactions that do not go ahead. Do bear in mind that such promotions generally do not cover expenses such your Frenchay conveyancing search fees.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Frenchay. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 17/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am planning to move house in January. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Frenchay. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen before I stumbled across your website.
On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from your estate agent but this can only occur after the sellers solicitors advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you should advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. We do not recommend a specific removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Frenchay or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Frenchay.
I am expecting a AIP from Santander this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Santander recommend any Frenchay solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Frenchay solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Santander conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Santander through the process.
I have paid off my mortgage with RBS. I assume I don't need a Frenchay lawyer on the RBS panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.
If you have finished paying off your RBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the RBS mortgage from the register. RBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where RBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- RBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
What will a local search inform me concerning the house I am purchasing in Frenchay?
Frenchay conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Searches UK The local search is essential in every Frenchay conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic sections.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Frenchay?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Frenchay. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Frenchay. I happened to chance upon a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
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?