At what point will exchange of contracts occur in purchase conveyancing in Melton Mowbray and do I need to attend the solicitors office?

Where you are local to our conveyancing solicitors in Melton Mowbray you are invited in to sign documents. However, the firms we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The signing of the property agreement is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is necessary for the firm to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a long "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Melton Mowbray)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Melton Mowbray. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Melton Mowbray. Now, I need the documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Melton Mowbray of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Melton Mowbray conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Melton Mowbray conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Melton Mowbray conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Melton Mowbray who can give a testimonial? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Melton Mowbray, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Melton Mowbray with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2102

With 77 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £7,600 and £8,800 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. 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 should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

I have been informed by many family members to expect 6-8 weeks for Melton Mowbray conveyancing to complete.This was a month ago. The draft contract was only sent from the vendors conveyancer last week so now does it countdown?

Do not bank on completing on a specific date until exchange of contracts occurs. Whatever promises the people you are purchasing from or selling to make, or your lender provides don't rely on them. More stress is caused to buyers and sellers by unfulfilled assurances than any other factor when it comes to conveyancing in Melton Mowbray.