We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Smethwick endorsed on your site but have come across alternative estimates via the web look less pricey – why is this?

You can find plenty of firms promoting so-called cut-price conveyancing, but supplementalcosts result in the closing bill totally different to the one you expected. According to the Legal Ombudsman fees contained in terms and conditions should be equitable and be applied The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Smethwick clearly state all charges for the property you plan tobuy.

We hope to to purchase with Melton Mowbray Building Society. I went into a couple of high street companies but am unable to find a Smethwick conveyancing firm on the Melton Mowbray Building Society panel. Could you help?

Please do make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type Smethwick or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer located in Smethwick or near you.

I have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Smethwick. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Leeds Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to read 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 owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Smethwick and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

How do I search for a Smethwick solicitor on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am prepared to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the facility on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Smethwick conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Smethwick conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to check whether they are on the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved list

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Smethwick being more expensive?

Buying a new build home is completely distinct from the standard house buying conveyancing in Smethwick. Firstly developers ordinarily need contracts to exchange very quickly, the result being a lot of pressure on your conveyancer to make sure all is in order. In addition new build conveyancing often necessitate examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Mortgage lender obligations are also more detailed. Given the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.