Having spent time reading moneysavingexpert.com for a conveyancing lawyer in Cheltenham, many say that I should look for a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?
Cheltenham Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have been granted certification by the law Society CQS was established to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to identify practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Cheltenham is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Building Societies Association.
How does conveyancing in Cheltenham differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Cheltenham come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because new home sellers in Cheltenham usually acquire the land, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Cheltenham or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Cheltenham is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Cheltenham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Cheltenham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cheltenham may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
What tools are available to search for a Cheltenham law firm on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.
Feel free to make use of the facility on this page. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Cheltenham conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Cheltenham conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to see if they are on the The Royal Bank of Scotland panel
As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a house in Swansea but live in Cheltenham. My lawyer (based 200 kilometers from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Cheltenham who can attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Cheltenham
We yesterday discovered that one of the partners of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Cheltenham is a relative of the vendor. Is this allowed?
Provided no conflict arises this is permitted. If you are needing mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for Royal Bank of Scotland as of 20/7/2026, the requirements read as follows :