Having been suggested to visit your web site we were about to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Plumstead endorsed by you but have come across alternative costs illustrations via the web seem less pricey – how come?
There are many firms of conveyancing organisations promoting self styled cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for additionalcharges result in the final invoice markedly uplifted. Solicitors ought to ensure costs outlined in terms of business should be transparent and reasonable raised The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in Plumstead specify all legal fees for a domestic conveyancing matter.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Plumstead. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I'm purchasing a new build house in Plumstead with a loan from Alliance & Leicester . The developers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The house builders rep told me not reveal to my lawyer about the extras as it may jeopardize my mortgage with Alliance & Leicester . Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.
How do I search for a Plumstead solicitor on the Santander conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 25miles to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the facility on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Plumstead conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Plumstead conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to see whether they are on the Santander member panel
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Plumstead. I have discover a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Do online conveyancing companies undertake everything a high street Plumstead solicitor does or do I still need to use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Plumstead?
Where you instruct an online conveyancer they will undertake all the work your Plumstead solicitor will cover.