Recently contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Wraysbury who completed the legal work two years ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on an identical type of house move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of almost identical values with a loan from Yorkshire Building Society. I am now being quoted double. Should I hunt for a cheaper online property lawyer?

The estimate does seem a little on the high side. Where you are content to expend time scrutinising prices you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £125. That being said, providing that you were happy with the service the firm provided you couldcome to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to be sure that the firm can also act for Yorkshire Building Society. Do use our search tool to get a quote a Wraysbury conveyancing firm on the Yorkshire Building Society member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Wraysbury.

We are planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Wraysbury who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Virgin Money . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Wraysbury.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Wraysbury. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/7/2024, the requirements read as follows :

What can a local search reveal about the house my wife and I buying in Wraysbury?

Wraysbury conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance PSG The local search is essential in every Wraysbury conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

We have appointed a Wraysbury conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the engagement letter that they are not governed by the FCA. Am I right to be concerned or is that usually the case with conveyancing practitioner?

We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. They should be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set strict conditions in relation to funds deposited by them.