Is there a reason to appoint a Kidsgrove conveyancing practice given that internet based conveyancers are so much cheaper?
Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Kidsgrove and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t expend your energy scouring the internet for the lowest priced Kidsgrove conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of continuity that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on any developments making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to phone the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.
Can the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend perform conveyancing in Kidsgrove by way of an attended exchange?
There are a few conveyancing experts who can conduct personalised exchanges. You should contact us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to availability.
We previously selected conveyancing lawyers based in Kidsgrove on the Nottingham solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a supplemental amount for dealing with the Nottingham mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Nottingham?
Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your property lawyer can charge a fee for this. The fee is not dictated by Nottingham but by your Kidsgrove property lawyer. Numerous firms on the Nottingham panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Barclays. Kidsgrove conveyancing solicitors are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Barclays?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Barclays conducted the survey? Have you advised Barclays as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Barclays conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
My offer was accepted on a property in Kidsgrove on 15/10/2025, valuation was booked 3 days later, all came back fine. Solicitor retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Santander and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Santander to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Santander conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
My colleague recommended that where I am buying in Kidsgrove I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Kidsgrove conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Kidsgrove around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Kidsgrove.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Kidsgrove is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Kidsgrove are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Kidsgrove you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kidsgrove may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
My step-father has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Kidsgrove. Do I take his guidance?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Kidsgrove conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to have referrals from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.