I was referred a lawyer who has quoted £1350 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Liss. I am hoping to sell a newly refurbished property for £250,000. Is this too much? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Liss?
The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. Where you are willing to expend time contrasting costs you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £125. On the other hand, you maylive to rue choosing an a cheaper lawyer. If is important to ensure the solicitor can represent your lender. You can make use of our comparison tool to choose a Liss conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Liss.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Liss. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
My solicitor has informed me that restrictive coveneant insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Liss conveyancing?
The right level of restrictive coveneant indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Barclays and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.
We previously appointed conveyancing lawyers located in Liss on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. They have just billed me a supplemental charge for handling the Kent Reliance mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Kent Reliance?
As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancer can levy a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Kent Reliance but by your Liss lawyer. Some firms on the Kent Reliance panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.
I am purchasing a property in Liss. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Bank of Ireland be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Bank of Ireland your lawyer must check the formal instructions outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Bank of Ireland. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Bank of Ireland where a lease does not meet these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Liss.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Liss is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Liss are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Liss you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Liss 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.
I would like to sublet my leasehold apartment in Liss. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
The lease governs relations between the landlord and you the flat owner; specifically, it will say if subletting is banned, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. Most leases in Liss do not contain strict prohibition on subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a duplicate of the tenancy agreement.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Liss - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying
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It is important to be aware if a new roof is being installed or some other significant cost is due in the near future to be shared amongst the leaseholders and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance costs or necessitate a one off payment. The answer will be helpful as a) areas may cause problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will need to have complete disclosure What is the name of the managing agents?
Do online conveyancing organisations undertake everything a local Liss solicitor does or must I use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Liss?
If you choose an online conveyancer they will cover all the things your Liss solicitor will cover.