I have just started taking steps with a view to transferring my current residential loan to a BTL Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I require a conveyancer as part of the process. I got in contact with my previous Long Buckby conveyancing solicitor who who did the conveyancing when I originally purchased the house. The fee calculation provided of £500 is surprising as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a bog-standard refinance.
The quote is slightly on the high side. Where you are willing to expend time scrutinising prices you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the conveyancing the firm gave you mightlive to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Remember to enquire the firm can represent Platform Home Loans Ltd. Do employ our search tool to locate a Long Buckby conveyancing firm on the Platform Home Loans Ltd member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Long Buckby.
How can we know in advance if a Long Buckby conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Long Buckby seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Long Buckby. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
I had an offer accepted on an apartment in Long Buckby on 11/11/2025, valuation was booked 3 days later, all came back fine. Conveyancer retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Co-operative and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Are Co-operative entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Co-operative to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Hoping to buy a property located in Long Buckby and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Long Buckby. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Long Buckby area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Long Buckby. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
My brother has recommend that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Long Buckby. Do I take his guidance?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Long Buckby based conveyancer who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
If you haven't yet instructed a solicitor to start work and at this stage simply received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Long Buckby that you're considering.