Is it realistic for conveyancing in Hindley to be concluded in 10 days?
In the event that you are under time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will make use of local contacts and intelligence. It is possible that they could have conducted otherhomes in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Hindley conveyancing solicitor. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Hindley conveyancing transactions are held up or derailed after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks panel. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being delayed by almost 21 days. It is understood that this issue affects in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Many Hindley conveyancing practices can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Hindley. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 19/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
We are intent on selling our house in Hindley and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Hindley lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Hindley. Having lived in Hindley for six years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
Am I right to be concerned by third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a local Hindley conveyancing company?
As with many service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward lawyers to retain. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your own conveyancer. Don't forget that some lenders specify a panel list of law firms you must use for the lender aspect of your house move.
In searching the web for the phrase conveyancing in Hindley it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?
The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Hindley or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Hindley vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.
When it comes to my conveyancing in Hindley should I be charged VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee
(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Hindley conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the solicitor's time in submitting the funds this way.