I was referred a solicitor who has sent a quote for £1200 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Longridge. I am hoping to downsize from a purpose built property for £300,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it in excess of the average fee for conveyancing in Longridge?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you are happy to spend time contrasting prices you may be able to trim some of the expense by as much as £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldcome to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to ensure that the conveyancer can act for your lender. Do utilise our search tool to get a quote a Longridge conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Longridge.

Are all Longridge Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel?

Some major banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

My partner and I have organised the release of further monies on our home loan from Virgin Money as we wish to carry out renovations to our home in Longridge. Do we need to appoint a nearby Longridge solicitor on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Virgin Money would not normally appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

Intending to buy a flat in Longridge. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Longridge conveyancing practitioner is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Longridge. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Longridge

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I'm converting the mortgage on my existing property to a buy to let loan with Leeds Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on further house. The area we are interested in is Longridge. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the two deals?

Make use of our search tool on this site to ensure that the solicitors are approved by both lenders. Having checked that they are the lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should talk with you lawyer and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

My partner has urged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Longridge. Should I find my own conveyancer?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor you're contemplating using.