Do the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Harwich?
There are a few conveyancing experts carrying out attended exchanges. You should call us to get a fee calculation and details as to dates.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Harwich. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We had selected conveyancers locally in Harwich on the RBS solicitor panel. They have just billed me a supplemental charge for the legal aspects of the RBS mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by RBS?
Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your conveyancing practitioner is entitled to charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by RBS but by your Harwich property lawyer. Some firms on the RBS panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
About to purchase house in Harwich. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Harwich conveyancing practitioner is on the RBS conveyancing panel.
After shopping around on the internet I have found a Harwich conveyancer having made sure that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Co-operative will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Co-operative will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Harwich postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Co-operative, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Harwich.
Just acquired a detached house in Harwich , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Harwich conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my purchase is recorded.
As far as conveyancing in Harwich registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. As of today roughly three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Registration is effected after the purchaser is living at the premises therefore post completion formalities is not usually primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Harwich and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to affords a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a new lease and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and assist with commercial conveyancing in Harwich
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Harwich for my home move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training purposes.