I was recommended to a solicitor who has given a fee estimate just over a thousand pound for no completion no fee conveyancing in Turvey. I am looking to sell a Georgian property for £225,000. Is this too much? Is it in excess of what I should be paying for conveyancing in Turvey?
The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by say a hundred pounds. That being said, you maycome to regret opting for an an unknown conveyancer. Don't forget to be sure that the conveyancer can represent your lender. Do utilise our search tool to locate a Turvey conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Turvey.
Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service carry out attended exchange conveyancing in Turvey?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct one day exchanges. You should contact us to get a costs illustration and details as to dates.
It is 10 years ago since I acquired my property in Turvey. Conveyancing lawyers have now been retained on the sale but I am unable to locate my title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?
You need not be too concerned. First there is a possibility that the deeds will be retained by the lender or they may still be with the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in most cases the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Turvey involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is unregistered it is more tricky but is resolvable.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Turvey. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society 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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 22/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
We are intent on selling our home in Turvey and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Turvey. Having lived in Turvey for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I am buying a new build apartment in Turvey. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Turvey
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?