At long last a mortgage agreement from NatWest for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom flat is coming imminently. Could you put forward a low cost conveyancing law firm in Kettering?
This site is not designed to assist those in pursuit of the cheapest conveyancing in Kettering. Our goal is to offer excellent value conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing organisations offering £100 conveyancing in Kettering. At best, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst it will result in you invoiced for additional fees and still not receive the service expected.
At what point can the exchange of contracts take place for purchase conveyancing in Kettering and am I required to attend the conveyancers office?
If you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Kettering you are invited in to sign the paperwork. That being said, the law practices we work with supply a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the property agreement is not the point of no return. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to exchange contracts when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Kettering)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Kettering. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I am purchasing my first flat in Kettering with a mortgage from TSB. The developers would not budge the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not reveal to my lawyer about this side-deal as it may jeopardize my loan with TSB. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
Do I need to be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Kettering conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of service providers, often referrals from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all put forward lawyers to select. On occasion these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to select your preferred conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders operate an approved list of law firms you must use for the mortgage related work in your house move.
I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Kettering it shows results of many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for my move?
The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Kettering or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Kettering differ, so it's advisable to secure at least four quotes from different companies. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.