My fiance’s sister is a conveyancing practitioner. I anticipate that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Quedgeley?
Do compare pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst quotes may vary but service levels do differ between solicitors as is true with most professions.
I am only a couple days away from an exchange on a property in Quedgeley and my mum and dad have sent the exchange deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now informed that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my solicitor needs to disclose this to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I advised the mortgage company about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?
The lawyer is legally required to check with the bank to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only disclose this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Quedgeley. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 22/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Is it necessary to take out insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Quedgeley?
Unless a prior acquisition of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you may take it that solicitors handling conveyancing in Quedgeley to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Quedgeley concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. 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.
We are considering appointing a web based lawyer as opposed to a Quedgeley conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?
Advantages do exist in being able to pop in to a local Quedgeley conveyancing solicitor for instance
- signing papers and and when necessary
- sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for more complex conveyancing
- the ability to raise concerns if things are not going as expected
When checking estimates, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Quedgeley high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online agents appear to offer cheap fees, but have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.