My partner’s uncle is a conveyancer. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Heckmondwike?

Do contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this page. The charges seem to be different but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Heckmondwike. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 22/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I used Wolstenholmes a few years past for my conveyancing in Heckmondwike. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down 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 Heckmondwike of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Heckmondwike for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

You can read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

We are in the middle of buying a property in Heckmondwike. Conveyancing solicitor has phoned to say the property is "Leasehold". Will this likely impact our home loan valuation?

Heckmondwike conveyancing does not normally involve leasehold houses. The crucial consideration here is the remaining lease term and the ground rent. If there are hundred of years years remaining with a nominal rent, it's virtually freehold, so it’s unlikely to affect the marketability significantly.

On the flip side, if it's, say, 50 years it will have a significant impact on the value, and most likely wouldn't be mortgageable. The remaining lease term and ground rent will be stated in the lease to be supplied to your lawyer.