Just contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Sidcup who completed the legal work 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold property and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a home loan from Virgin Money. It looks as though am now being charged twice the amount. Stick with what I know or should I try and find an alternative conveyancer?
The estimate does seem a little overpriced. If you you were to look around you might reduce the fees marginally by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, if you were satisfied with the service the firm offered you maycome to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. If is important to ensure that the firm can also act for Virgin Money. You can make use of our search tool to get a quote a Sidcup conveyancing firm on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Sidcup.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Sidcup. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What does a local search inform me about the property we're buying in Sidcup?
Sidcup conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance Searches UK The local search plays an important role in many a Sidcup conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.
About to purchase a new build flat in Sidcup. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sidcup
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Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.
In surfing the web for the phrase conveyancing in Sidcup it shows results of many solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?
The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Sidcup or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Sidcup differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of solicitors. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.
My wife and I intend to purchase our 1st home in Sidcup. Conveyancing solicitor already appointed. The broker pointed out that a survey is not appropriate as the house is only 20 yrs old.
As the bare minimum you need a Home Buyer's Report. As the property was constructed over a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you don't want to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of problems a Home Buyer's report could be sufficient. The report should highlight any obvious issues and recommend additional investigation if relevant. If there are any signs of material issues seek a comprehensive Building Survey from the beginning.