We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Empingham recommended on your site but have come across alternative estimates via the web look less pricey – how come?
One can find plenty of conveyancing organisations advertising supposedly cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not additionalfees end up with the completion invoice mounting up beyond all recognition. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure charges contained in terms of engagement should be equitable and be applied The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Empingham set out all legal fees for a domestic conveyancing transaction.
AssumingI were to acquire a simple residential propertyin Empingham for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Empingham?
The only saving you would achieve is the costs for searches. Your conveyancing practitioner is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, correspond with the vendors conveyancer, stamp duty submission, register the ownership etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a charge however it won't be a lot.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Empingham. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Empingham I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Empingham in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?
If you need a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.
My company is hoping to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Empingham for less than £1,200?
We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Empingham, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
As co-executor for the estate of my aunt I am selling a house in Monmouth but reside in Empingham. My conveyancer (approximately 250 miles awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Empingham to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Empingham