My best friend’s sister is a solicitor. I suspect that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Gosforth?
It’s sensible to look for 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing quotes. Do use our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that charges may vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is the case with most professions.
At what point will exchange of contracts occur in residential conveyancing in Gosforth and am I required to attend the solicitors branch?
If you are round the corner to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Gosforth you are invited in to sign documents. That being said, the law practices we work with offer a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The signing of the contract is not the critical part. A signed contract is necessary for the solicitor to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Gosforth)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Gosforth. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
We had instructed conveyancing lawyers with offices in Gosforth on the RBS solicitor panel. They have just billed me a further amount for dealing with the RBS mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by RBS?
As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer is entitled to charge a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by RBS but by your Gosforth solicitor. Some firms on the RBS panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Gosforth. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, UBS are being pedantic. The Gosforth solicitor who is on the UBS conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but UBS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do UBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that UBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why UBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial site in Gosforth?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Gosforth will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Gosforth. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Gosforth.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Gosforth it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Gosforth commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Gosforth.
I am looking to sell my home. My past solicitors have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Gosforth if that makes a difference.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Gosforth. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.