The conveyancer who helped my previous purchase has given a fee estimate £1200 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Folkestone. I’m looking to sell a modern detached home for £125,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Folkestone?
The estimate does seem marginally steep. If you are content to spend time scrutinising costs you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldcome to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. If is important to ensure the firm can also act for your lender. You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Folkestone conveyancing company on the banks member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Folkestone. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I need some expedited conveyancing in Folkestone as I am under pressure to exchange contracts in less than one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Folkestone the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
It has been three months following my purchase conveyancing in Folkestone took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
What does commercial conveyancing in Folkestone cover?
Folkestone conveyancing for business premises covers a broad array of advice, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
I’m about to sell my garden flat in Folkestone. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have recently received a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?
It best that you discharge the invoice as you normally would as all ground rent and maintenance charges will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
Folkestone Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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Its a good idea to find out as much as you can about the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Don't be shy to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their management. Finally, find out the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the appropriate party and precisely what it includes. How much is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared between the leasehold owners and could well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one time payment.