Just contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Storrington who conducted the legals two years ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Bank of Ireland. I am now being quoted double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative conveyancer?
The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you are prepared to expend time contrasting charges you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the assistance the firm offered you mightcome to rue choosing an an untested conveyancer. If is important to be sure the firm can represent Bank of Ireland. Do make use of our search tool to select a Storrington conveyancing firm on the Bank of Ireland member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Storrington.
We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Storrington who is on the RBS solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for RBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Storrington.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Storrington. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 4/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
What does a local search tell me concerning the house we're buying in Storrington?
Storrington conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search is essential in every Storrington conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic areas.
I am purchasing my first flat in Storrington with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to budge the price so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent suggested that I not inform my solicitor about the deal as it would affect my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.
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.
I have selected a Storrington conveyancing solicitor for our home move (FTB’s) and have noticed in the engagement letter that they are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Need I be concerned or is that usually the case with conveyancer?
We can't see why they should be. Most lawyer don't lend money. You should check that they are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set stringent obligations covering funds held by them.