Recently been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Great Shelford who acted for me 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on an identical type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a mortgage from Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I am now being charged double. Better the devil I know or do I seek out a cheaper online conveyancer?
The estimate fees seem a tad high. Where you are willing to invest time scrutinising charges you might trim some of the cost by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, if you were pleased with the service the firm provided you mightlive to rue choosing an an unknown conveyancer. Don't forget to ensure that the conveyancer can represent Godiva Mortgages Ltd. Do employ our search tool to get a quote a Great Shelford conveyancing firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Great Shelford.
What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Great Shelford? Is this really warranted?
Great Shelford conveyancing solicitors as well as nationwide property practitioners throughout the UK have an obligation under Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules to verify the identity of any client with a view to ensure that clients are who they say they are.
Conveyancing clients are required to disclose two forms of certified ID; proof of ID (usually a Passport or Driving Licence) and proof of address (typically a Bank Statement no more than three months).
Confirmation of the origin of monies is also necessary in compliance with the money laundering laws as solicitors have a duty to investigate that the money you are using to buy a property (whether it be the deposit for exchange or the total purchase amount where you are buying mortgage free) has originated from legitimate source (such as an inheritance) as opposed to the proceeds of illegitimate activity.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Great Shelford. The property agents say that it is standard for flats in Great Shelford to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Nationwide Building Society. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years left.
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. Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/7/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when purchasing a residence in Great Shelford? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance to the chancel within the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Great Shelford?
Unless a prior purchase of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you can expect solicitors delivering conveyancing in Great Shelford to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Great Shelford for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Great Shelford conveyancing specialists.
We are 14 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Great Shelford. We are not happy. Can you help me find new solicitors?
They would need to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the replacement lawyer and ensure the offer are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental fees and delays. So that should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Great Shelford