I'm in the process of changing my current homeowner loan to a BTL Nottingham Building Society mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I need a solicitor for this. I spoke to my former Birchgrove conveyancing solicitor who dealt with the legals when I previously acquired the house. The quote issued of £575 plus disbursements has surprised me as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s simply a bog-standard refinance.
The estimate does seem a little steep. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £125. On the other hand, if you were content with the conveyancing the firm provided you maycome to rue choosing an an untested solicitor. If is important to ensure that the solicitor can represent Nottingham Building Society. You can use our search tool to select a Birchgrove conveyancing firm on the Nottingham Building Society member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Birchgrove.
I am about to exchange on the purchase of a house in Birchgrove but as a result of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have managed to agree compensation from the current proprietors in the sum of six thousand pounds taking the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract however Lloyds are not allowing this. Should they have been notified?
The conveyancing practitioner that is on a Lloyds approved list is obliged to disclose to Lloyds of any changes to the sale price. If you were to refuse your solicitor to disclose the reduction to Lloyds then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Lloyds and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Birchgrove.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold flat in Birchgrove. The estate agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Birchgrove to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 4/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I are purchasing a house in Birchgrove. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to deposit money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Birchgrove what would it be?
It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Birchgrove conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
After what seems like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in Birchgrove agreed to, the sellers do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The sellers have put an offer on somewhere, however it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other apartments booked. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Birchgrove. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Coventry BS started?
It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Birchgrove conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must ensure that your property lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. Regarding the next steps this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. During a hot market the majority of purchasers will apply for a home loan with Coventry BS and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their property lawyer to move forward with searches.
I am looking to sell my house. My previous solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Birchgrove if that makes things easier.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Birchgrove. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
I pay a service charge for my appartment in Birchgrove. Due to losing my job and personal issues I slipped into arrears with payments. I negotiated a clearance plan but there remains two due in arrears.
I am under pressure to sell and I am panicking this can jeopardize the sale if I have to settle the amount due in advance. Do I have to settle before - is this practicable?
It would be wise to speak with the lawyer conducting your Birchgrove conveyancing but it might be possible to arrange for the debt to be attributed to the purchasers. The contractual price payable would be reduced to reflect the amount of debt they assume. They would then discharge the fees following completion of the sale.