I am in the throes of transferring my current homeowner mortgage to a Buy to Let Birmingham Midshires mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I need a conveyancer as part of the process. I got in contact with my previous Storrington conveyancing firm who who conducted the conveyancing when I originally purchased the house. The costs illustration they've given of £550 is surprising as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a bog-standard refinance.
The estimate does seem a little overpriced. Where you are content to spend time scrutinising quotes you may be able to reduce the fees marginally by say £125. On the other hand, providing that you were pleased with the service the firm provided you mightlive to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. If is important to enquire that the conveyancer can act for Birmingham Midshires. You can employ our search tool to locate a Storrington conveyancing firm on the Birmingham Midshires approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Storrington.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Storrington. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 28/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We are aiming to move property in April. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Storrington. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your page.
On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from your property agent but this should only occur after the previous owners conveyancers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you will need to inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. We do not recommend a specific removal company but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Storrington or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Storrington.
Are all Storrington Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?
It is true that some banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.
I currently have a mortgage with Skipton for my property in Storrington. Conveyancing has been completed a year ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Skipton?
Skipton must be informed of your intention before letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Skipton’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Skipton will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Skipton directly. You need not do this via a Skipton conveyancing panel lawyer.
I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Storrington for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Storrington conveyancing specialists.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Storrington is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Storrington are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Storrington you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Storrington may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.