What is the most effective way to find the right lawyer to provide a 1st class service for our conveyancing in Liphook?

First ask the people you trust who they would recommend.

Option 2 is to use a comparison service on the internet for conveyancing in Liphook. Call two or three from the list and invite them to email you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct your legal process in advance ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to make use of our search tool to help you find the right solicitors for you based on your own factors including location,timings, complexity and who your intended lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing in Liphook

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Liphook. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 6/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Liphook conveyancing lawyers have been selected. How long does it take for HSBC to send the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have HSBC completed the valuation? Have you informed HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

We expect to receive a OIP from Lloyds this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Lloyds recommend any Liphook solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Liphook solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Lloyds through the process.

I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Aldermore. Is it usual for Aldermore to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Liphook is approved on their conveyancing panel? Aldermore have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

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

How does conveyancing in Liphook differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Liphook come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Liphook usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Liphook or who has acted in the same development.

Completion is due on the sale of our £475,000 apartment in Liphook next Thursday. The freeholder has quoted £360 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Liphook?

For most leasehold sales in Liphook conveyancing will involve, questions about the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

Completing pre-exchange questions Where consent is required before sale in Liphook Supplying insurance information Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale

Your conveyancer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Liphook leasehold premises is £350. For Liphook conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to provide answers.

I bought a 1st floor flat in Liphook, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Liphook with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2086

You have 61 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £19,000 and £22,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.