My partner’s step-father is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Maidenbower?

You should compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. The amounts will contrast greatly but service levels do differ between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

The sellers of the home we are purchasing have appointed a conveyancing practitioner in Maidenbower who has suggested a lock out agreement with a non-refundable deposit of 5k. Are such arrangements promoted for Maidenbower conveyancing transactions?

This form of arrangement is unusual in Maidenbower, conveyancers are often inclined to direct clients away from them as they divert attention from 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 proprietor has executed an exclusivity contract they will complete the sale with you. They may be motivated to break the contract if they are offered a large enough financial inducement to do so because a wronged buyer with the benefit of a lockout agreement will still have to establish consequential losses from the breach and this may not compare to the financial upside that your seller may secure by reneging on the agreement, however morally condemnable it undoubtedly is.

I am buying a right to buy a flat in Maidenbower. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Maidenbower you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Maidenbower.

How can we know in advance if a Maidenbower conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Maidenbower obtaining recommendations is a sensible 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 advise that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

I am purchasing a property in Maidenbower. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Coventry BS be concerned?

Given that your lender is Coventry BS your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Coventry BS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Coventry BS where a lease does not comply with these conditions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Maidenbower.

My wife and I are at the point of viewing houses in Maidenbower and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a solicitor in place at this point? I am planning to take a mortgage with Skipton.

You should start requesting conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the estate agent. Given that you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I cannot travel my Maidenbower conveyancing lawyers office to execute documents for conveyancing in Maidenbower – will this be problematic?

No. Maidenbower conveyancing lawyers can conduct conveyancing transactions for clients wider afield. It is not necessary for you to be able to be present a Maidenbower conveyancers office. Almost all solicitor can handle everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.