Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Henleaze who completed the legal work 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Bank of Ireland. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Better the devil I know or should I seek out a cheaper online property lawyer?
The quote is fractionally on the steep side. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. That being said, if you were satisfied with the service the firm gave you maycome to rue opting for an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to be sure that the solicitor can also act for Bank of Ireland. You can make use of our search tool to select a Henleaze conveyancing firm on the Bank of Ireland member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Henleaze.
I do hope you can assist me. My Henleaze solicitor is assuring me that he has toconduct Henleaze conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Santanderapproved lawyer panel. Is this really necessary?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a lender your conveyancing practitioner has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your conveyancing practitioner would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook provisions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Henleaze conveyancing searches.
About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Henleaze. The estate agents say that it is normal for flats in Henleaze to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Accord Mortgages. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Henleaze
We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Henleaze conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
Can you point me to a directory of Skipton panel conveyancers in Henleaze on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few lenders make their panel listings open the public online. Where you are in need of a Henleaze property lawyer on the Skipton please use our tool.
I am expecting a AIP from Kent Reliance this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Kent Reliance recommend any Henleaze solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Henleaze solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Kent Reliance through the process.
My husband and I are FTB’s - had an offer accepted, yet the agent told us that the seller will only proceed if we appoint their chosen solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Henleaze
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this demand. If they require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Bypass the agents and go straight to the owners and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to use your own,trusted Henleaze conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by head office.
Why is New Build conveyancing in Henleaze more costly?
Buying a new build home is significantly different from the standard house buying conveyancing in Henleaze. For a start developers ordinarily require contracts to exchange very quickly, the result being a lot of pressure on your solicitor to ensure all is in order. Furthermore new build premises frequently involve examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Mortgage company obligations are also more detailed. Given the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.