I chose a local firm for my conveyancing in Plaistow today. Reviewing the official terms of business it is apparent thatwe are responsible for costs even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and instruct an internet conveyancing brokerage advertising no completion no cost conveyancing in Plaistow?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to cover those transactions that abort. Please beware that such promotions tend not to protect you from expenses e.g. Plaistow conveyancing search costs.
We note that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Plaistow?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Plaistow.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Plaistow. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 19/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are a common cause of obstruction in Plaistow house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Plaistow.
How does conveyancing in Plaistow differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Plaistow contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Plaistow typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Plaistow or who has acted in the same development.
I am a couple of weeks into a leasehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Plaistow. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?
They would have to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to advise them of the new contact details and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid escalating charges and complications. That should be your starting point. The search tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Plaistow