My friend's uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I hope that I'll be able to get preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Cleveleys?

It’s a good idea to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. The prices may vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Our Cleveleys conveyancer has identified a difference between the information in the home valuation survey and what is revealed within the title deeds. My solicitor says that he is obliged to ensure that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s course or action appropriate?

Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Cleveleys for our home move. Our broker informed us that our mortgage company Halifax won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?

Mortgage Companies ordinarily imposes restrictions either the type or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. Typical examples of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. As well as restricting the type of firm, a few lenders have reduced the amount of solicitor practices they allow to represent them. You should note that Halifax have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Halifax Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the reduction of solicitor panels a few years ago even though there remains differing views concerning the extent of solicitor engagement in some of that fraud. Figures from the Land Registry indicate that plenty of law firms, including some in or near Cleveleys only conduct a couple conveyances per annum.

I have recentlybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Cleveleys for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Cleveleys conveyancing specialists.

I am buying a new build flat in Cleveleys. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cleveleys

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.