I chose a Loughborough based lawyer for my conveyancing in Loughborough yesterday. Reviewing the terms of engagement it is apparent thatI am on the hook for costs even if the dealfalls through. Should I ditch them and select a web based conveyancing brokerage promising no completion no cost conveyancing in Loughborough?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be higher to neutralise the conveyances that do not proceed. Also remember that such deals rarely protect you from disbursements such as Loughborough conveyancing search charges.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Loughborough. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Am I better off to instruct a Loughborough conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can execute the conveyancing but they are based a couple of hundredkilometers away.

The benefit of a high street Loughborough conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign documents, deliver your ID and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust used your friend and in the main were impressed that should trump using an unknown Loughborough conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

All being well we will complete the disposal of our £250,000 flat in Loughborough in 8 days. The freeholder has quoted £312 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Loughborough?

Loughborough conveyancing on leasehold flats usually necessitates the purchaser’s lawyer submitting enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to such questions the majority will be content to assist. They may invoice a reasonable administration fee for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it exceeds £800. The management information fee required by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, otherwise the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has no choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to exchange contracts with the buyer.

Loughborough Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Plenty Loughborough leasehold apartments will have a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced by the freeholder. If you purchase the flat you will have to pay this liability, usually in instalments throughout the year. This could vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, this is usually not a large figure, say about £25-£75 but you need to enquire as sometimes it could be many hundreds of pounds. Please tell me if there are any major works anticipated that could increase the maintenance charges? Generally speaking the cost for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Loughborough ask leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance.

I see that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Loughborough conveyancing companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for my own conveyancing?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Loughborough.