My fiance’s dad is a conveyancer. I suspect that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Lincolnshire?
It’s wise to request multiple conveyancing quotes. Do use our search tool on this page. You will notice that charges may vary but the service one can expect differ between law firms as is true with most professions.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Lincolnshire. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 16/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I am helping my mother sell her property in Lincolnshire. Will the conveyancing solicitor arrange an energy assessment or it is for the seller to coordinate?
After the abolition of Home Packs, EPC’s became a compulsory element of moving house. An energy assessment should be commissioned prior to the property being marketed. This is not a task that lawyers normally organise. If you are using a Lincolnshire conveyancing practitioner they might be able to arrange energy assessments given their relationships with long established Lincolnshire energy assessors
It is not clear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called my Lincolnshire building society branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Lincolnshire conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I simply don't know who is right.
Your conveyancer has to follow the CML Handbook section two provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
I've digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Lincolnshire solicitor - who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Kent Reliance will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Kent Reliance will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Lincolnshire surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.
My wife and I purchased a terraced Edwardian property in Lincolnshire. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and TSB. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Lincolnshire and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the purchase.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Lincolnshire for my home move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training purposes.