We selected a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Machen today. Going through the official terms of business I notewe are responsible for costs even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or choose a web based conveyancing brokerage who offer no completion no charge conveyancing in Machen?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be uplifted to neutralise those conveyances that abort. Do bear in mind that such promotions tend not to cover disbursements for example Machen conveyancing search expenses.
In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Machen? Why is this being asked of me?
Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the ID of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Client Care letter that you are required to sign will no doubt stipulate this. Your lender will also require certain documents to be viewed. Should you are unwilling to hand over ID verification documents, your lawyer will not be able to take you on as a client.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Machen. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We are buying a house and the conveyancer has identified Chancel Repair to which the property may be liable as it falls into the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly appropriate for conveyancing in Machen
Unless a previous purchase of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Machen to continue to suggest a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Machen is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Machen are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Machen you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Machen 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 premises.
Are Machen conveyancing solicitors under an obligation to the Law Society to supply transparent conveyancing costs?
Contained within the Solicitors Code of Conduct are prescriptive rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their charges to clients.The Law Society have a practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not to be regarded as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, constitute the Law Society’s view of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Machen or further afield.