Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Widnes who completed the legal work 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Coventry Building Society. I am now being quoted double. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The estimate does seem a little on the high side. If you are content to spend time contrasting quotes you could reduce the fees marginally by perhaps £125. On the other hand, assuming were content with the assistance the firm gave you maylive to regret choosing an an unknown conveyancer. Remember to be sure the solicitor can represent Coventry Building Society. Do use our search tool to find a Widnes conveyancing firm on the Coventry Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Widnes.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Widnes?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Widnes will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Widnes. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Widnes.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Widnes it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can result in delays to Widnes commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Widnes.

I'm buying a new build house in Widnes with a loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland. The sellers refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not reveal to my lawyer about the deal as it will put at risk my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

What does commercial conveyancing in Widnes cover?

Widnes conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of guidance, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

A loan offer from a bank for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom maisonette is coming imminently. Can you suggest a cheap remortgage conveyancing solicitor in Widnes ?

This site is not designed to help in pursuit of the lowest fares for conveyancing solicitors in Widnes. We can offer you value for money conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint companies offering £99 conveyancing in Widnes.At best, in going for cheap conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst you will end up invoiced for extras and still not get the service expected.