We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Grays listed by you but have come across some other quotes on the internet appear cheaper – why is this?
There are numerous websites advertising so-called cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not extracosts end up with the completion fee markedly uplifted. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that fees listed in terms of business should be transparent and reasonable invoiced The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Grays specify all costs for a domestic conveyancing case.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Grays. The estate agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Grays to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 69 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Grays is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Grays are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Grays you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Grays 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.
How do I locate a Grays solicitor on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am willing to travel upto 20miles to meet the solicitor.
You can use the facility on this page. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Grays conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Grays conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to see if they are on the National Westminster Bank panel
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Grays. I've land on a site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? 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?
Been looking for a property lawyer for freehold sale conveyancing in Grays. We are selling, simple no mortgage to discharge, no rush, currently empty. Got a quote from a conveyancer for £900 plus VAT which is a tad expensive considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Grays?
Considering it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT should be about the lowest for a Grays solicitor firm.