We chose a Kelsall based solicitor for our conveyancing in Kelsall last week. Going through the fine print it is apparent thatI am responsible for charges even if the movefalls through. Would I be best advised to choose an on-line conveyancing brokerage who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Kelsall?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to counteract those conveyances that do not proceed. Please beware that such arrangements generally do not protect you from expenditure for instance Kelsall conveyancing search charges.

In scouring consumer advice sites for a cheap lawyer in Kelsall, many advise that I should use a CQS accredited lawyer. What is CQS?

Kelsall Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have obtained certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was created to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to identify solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Kelsall is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have a presence. The conveyancing scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Santander, do Kelsall conveyancing practitioners incur a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

My offer was accepted on a property in Kelsall on 29/7/2025, valuation was booked 2 days later, received a clean bill of health. Solicitor appointed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to RBS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for RBS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the RBS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

RBS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Kelsall has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

The estate agent will want to be informed of your property lawyer's details (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Contact RBS or your broker and finish off any outstanding paperwork. RBS will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or vendor to arrange a slot for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. RBS will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Kelsall.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current house to a buy to let mortgage with The Royal Bank of Scotland and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on a second property. The area we are talking about is Kelsall. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the transactions?

Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are the conveyancer should be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you solicitor and make apparent your desired outcome and requirements.

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Kelsall. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Kelsall ?

Most houses in Kelsall are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Kelsall so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Kelsall conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I own a ground floor flat in Kelsall, conveyancing formalities finalised February 2001. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding flats in Kelsall with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2087

You have 62 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.