I was recommended to a conveyancer who has given a fee estimate just over a thousand pound for no move no fee conveyancing in Billericay. I am selling a modern house for £200,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Billericay?
The charges are a tad high. If you are prepared to invest time contrasting costs you may be able to shave off some of the cost by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you couldcome to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to ensure the solicitor can act for your bank. You can use our comparison tool to get a quote a Billericay conveyancing firm on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Billericay.
Please help. My Billericay conveyancer is assuring me that he has toapply for Billericay conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Nat Westapproved lawyer panel. These Billericay checks cost a lot of money can this be avoided?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a lender your property lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook specifications . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Billericay conveyancing searches.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Billericay. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Billericay prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a loan on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Billericay. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
How simple is it to swap solicitor as I have to select a firm on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing list. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Billericay five minutes from me but she is not approved by Nottingham Building Society
It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Billericay on the Nottingham Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Billericay. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Billericay.
My husband and I are 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Billericay. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
They would need to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool will assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Billericay