A mortgage agreement from Nationwide for the refinancing of my 4 bedroom flat is expected imminently. Are you able to propose a cheap conveyancing practitioner in Tunbridge Wells?
You are on the wrong site if you are in need of the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Tunbridge Wells. Our aim is to provide excellent value conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers seducing you with low cost conveyancing in Tunbridge Wells. In your best case scenario, in going for low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst it will result in you being stung for extras and still not get the service expected.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Tunbridge Wells. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Me and my partner are buying a property in Tunbridge Wells. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to put funds into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
is it true that all Tunbridge Wells solicitor firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
We previously appointed solicitors based in Tunbridge Wells on the HSBC solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental sum for dealing with the HSBC mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by HSBC?
Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancing practitioner may levy a fee for this. The fee is not dictated by HSBC but by your Tunbridge Wells lawyer. Some firms on the HSBC panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but plenty of firms include it on their overall fee.
I have todaydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Tunbridge Wells for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Tunbridge Wells conveyancing specialists.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Tunbridge Wells is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Tunbridge Wells are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Tunbridge Wells you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Tunbridge Wells may ascertain 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 property.
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Tunbridge Wells conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Tunbridge Wells conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Tunbridge Wells conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be useful:
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If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? Can they put you in touch with clients in Tunbridge Wells who can give a testimonial?
I bought a split level flat in Tunbridge Wells, conveyancing having been completed 5 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Tunbridge Wells with over 90 years remaining are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2076
With just 51 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £30,400 and £35,200 plus legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.