I selected a high street firm for my conveyancing in Upminster today. Going through the fine print I seewe are on the hook for costs even if the movedoes not go ahead. Would I be best advised to choose a web based solicitor practice promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Upminster?
Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to offset those cases that abort. Please beware that such arrangements rarely protect you from disbursements for example Upminster conveyancing search expenses.
I am soon to complete buying a property in Upminster but as a consequence of damage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree compensation from the owner of £3k by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process however Kent Reliance are not allowing this. Should they have been informed?
Your conveyancing practitioner being on the Kent Reliance approved list is required to advise Kent Reliance of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your solicitor to notify the reduction to Kent Reliance then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Kent Reliance and you would have to appoint a new conveyancer for your conveyancing in Upminster.
I have just over seventy years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Upminster. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/5/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Upminster. Now, I need my files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Upminster of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Upminster is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Upminster are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Upminster you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Upminster may decide 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 property.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Upminster. I've land on a site which looks to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
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?