I am searching for value for money conveyancer. Should I go for for a web based conveyancer or a high street Abingdon conveyancing solicitor?
Existing third party connections is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing lawyers. Abingdon conveyancers enjoy long term relationships with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Having a sound insight into the local area also helps too.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Abingdon. The selling agents tell me that it is usual for flats in Abingdon to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a loan with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has Seventy One years remaining.
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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 14/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am buying a property and the lawyer has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the property could be obligated to pay given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this really required for conveyancing in Abingdon
Unless a previous acquisition of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you could assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Abingdon to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I'm converting the mortgage on my current home to a BTL mortgage with Barclays and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a deposit on a second property. The location we are interested in is Abingdon. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the two deals?
Do use our search tool on this page to check that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are the solicitor should be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and make apparent your expectations and needs.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Abingdon. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
My wife and I have chosen a Abingdon conveyancing solicitor for our home move (FTB’s) and have spotted in the engagement letter that they are not regulated by the FCA. Am I right to be concerned or is that standard with property lawyer?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They should be governed by the SRA, who have stringent conditions in relation to amounts deposited on client account.