Our family lawyer has given a fee calculation of £1350 for fixed fee conveyancing in Camelford. I’m hoping to downsize from a Victorian detached home for £125,000. This appears too much. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Camelford?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are happy to invest time contrasting fee on a like for like basis you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightcome to rue choosing an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to check that the firm can also act for your mortgage company. Do employ our comparison tool to get a quote a Camelford conveyancing firm on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Camelford.

How does conveyancing in Camelford differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Camelford approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because builders in Camelford typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Camelford or who has acted in the same development.

I am downsizing from my home. My previous solicitors have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Camelford if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Camelford. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Camelford for my house move. Can I check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training requirements.

My brother mentioned that when choosing a conveyancing solicitors they need approved by your bank. I am a FTB but I have an AIP with Birmingham Midhshires and I already have a local conveyancing lawyer in Camelford at the ready. Does HSBC insist on an approved lawyer to be selected? Does a directory of approved firms even exist for my conveyancing in Camelford?

You should choose a solicitor that is on the HSBC panel. Just ring your preferred Camelford conveyancing solicitor to check if they are on the HSBC panel. If they are not on the panel you have numerous options open to you here:

• Carry on with your preferred Camelford conveyancing practitioner but HSBC will undoubtedly retain a lawyer from their approved panel. The net impact is additional charges together with potential delay.
• Appoint a new lawyer to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel.
• Appeal to your lawyer to attempt to join the bank panel.