I have just started taking steps with the intention of porting my current residential loan to a Buy to Let Aldermore mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I require a conveyancer for this. I had a chat my former Godmanchester conveyancing solicitor who dealt with the legals when I originally acquired the premises. The pricing estimate they've given of £470 has shocked me as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s simply a straightforward remortgage.
The estimate does seem a tad on the high side. If you shop around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £125. That being said, assuming were happy with the assistance the firm provided you mightcome to regret choosing an an untested conveyancer. Remember to ensure the conveyancer can represent Aldermore. Do employ our search tool to choose a Godmanchester conveyancing firm on the Aldermore member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Godmanchester.
We have very pushy sellers who has recommended a preliminary agreement with a payment of 5k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?
This type of contract is unusual in Godmanchester, conveyancers are often inclined to direct clients away from them as they detract from focusing on the main conveyancing focus and if you end up losing your deposit then the solicitor at best left with an upset client and at worst a litigious one. In addition, there is no guarantee that just because the owner has executed a lock out agreement they will sell to you. They may be in contravention of the contract if they receive a large enough offer to do so because a wronged party with the benefit of a lockoutcontract will still be obliged show losses as a consequence of the breach and these may not compare to the extra amount that your vendor may obtain by breaching the agreement, no matter how morally unworthy the behaviour is.
Are the Godmanchester conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Virgin Money?
Godmanchester conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Godmanchester. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank 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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 9/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Me and my partner are purchasing a property in Godmanchester. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to put our life savings into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
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.
I can see plenty of here about conveyancing in Godmanchester but can you isolate your top tip for appointing the right conveyancer in Godmanchester
It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Godmanchester conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
Does a directory service exist listing Bank of Ireland panel solicitors in Godmanchester on the Building Society Association’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public on the web. If you are looking for a Godmanchester property lawyer on the Bank of Ireland please make the most of our tool.