I was referred a lawyer who has given a fee estimate £1200 for freehold conveyancing in Maulden. I am looking to sell a purpose built detached home for £125,000. This sounds too much. Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Maulden?

The charges are a little high. If you shop around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. That being said, you mightcome to rue opting for an an untested solicitor. Remember to check that the solicitor can also act for your mortgage company. Do make use of our comparison tool to select a Maulden conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Maulden.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Maulden 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware exactly where to find all the relevant paperwork so you may purchase or dispose of your house without any difficulty. If duplicates can’t be located, your solicitor may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your property.

I am downsizing from my home. My past lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Maulden if that makes a difference.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Maulden. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Maulden for my house move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

I'm selling a bungalow in Maulden. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't find my lawyer's name on the list. Is this a big problem?

Not all staff in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the transaction, the actual day-to-day activity can be conducted by unqualified staff.