My previous conveyancer has given a fee estimate £1200 for no completion no fee conveyancing in Thame. I’m hoping to downsize from a purpose built detached home for £275,000. Is this over the top? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Thame?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are happy to invest time scrutinising fee on a like for like basis you could decrease the fees marginally by perhaps £100 plus VAT. That being said, you maycome to rue opting for an an unknown lawyer. Remember to check that the firm can act for your bank. You can use our comparison tool to get a quote a Thame conveyancing company on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Thame.

Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend handle attended exchange conveyancing in Thame?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct personalised exchanges. You should e-mail us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to dates.

I am planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Thame who is on the approved. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for in certain locations such as Thame. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I am buying a new build flat in Thame. 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 questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Thame

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Thame is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Thame are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Thame you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Thame may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.