I'm in the process of porting my current residential mortgage to a BTL Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I require a conveyancer for this. I got in contact with my former Woodingdean conveyancing practitioner who dealt with the legals when I originally acquired the premises. The quote supplied of £450 plus VAT is an eye-watering amount to do this as its a refinance than a sale or purchase.
The costs illustration is slightly on the expensive side. If you are prepared to invest time scrutinising costs you may be able to decrease the fees slightly by say a hundred pounds. That being said, if you were pleased with the assistance the firm gave you mightlive to rue choosing an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to enquire that the firm can also act for Godiva Mortgages Ltd. You can use our search tool to find a Woodingdean conveyancing firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Woodingdean.
We are due to exchange buying a house in Woodingdean but as a result of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate compensation from the current proprietors of £3k taking the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement but Santander will not permit this. Why were they approached?
Any property lawyer being on a Santander approved list is required to advise Santander of any variations to the purchase price. If you prohibit your solicitor to notify the price change to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Woodingdean.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Woodingdean. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Woodingdean
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Woodingdean and Solicitor firms in Woodingdean who can assist with your conveyancing We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. The two can deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
Can I be sure that the Woodingdean conveyancing solicitor on the Santander panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Woodingdean seeking recommendations is a good start. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.
My offer was accepted on a house in Woodingdean on 11/11/2025, valuation was booked 3 days after, all came back fine. Solicitor retained, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nationwide and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Are Nationwide entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nationwide to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
How does conveyancing in Woodingdean differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Woodingdean come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because builders in Woodingdean tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Woodingdean or who has acted in the same development.