My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I will be offered mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Congleton?

Do compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. The charges may be different but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Are the Congleton conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Santander conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Santander?

Congleton conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.

Me and my partner are buying a house in Congleton. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we will need to put our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

When it comes to lenders such as Barclays, do Congleton property lawyers face a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any bank fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Congleton. I have a mortgage agreed with Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Leeds Building Society, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build apartment in Congleton. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Congleton

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Congleton it brings up many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for me?

The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Congleton or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Congleton differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four quotes from varying types of companies. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.