Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Theale who acted for me 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of home move (a leasehold property and a freehold premises) of similar values with a mortgage from Halifax. I am now being quoted twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative property lawyer?

The estimate fees seem a bit high. If you you were to look around you might shave off some of the expense by perhaps £125. That being said, providing that you were satisfied with the conveyancing the firm offered you maylive to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Remember to ensure the firm can act for Halifax. Do employ our search tool to get a quote a Theale conveyancing firm on the Halifax conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Theale.

The deeds to our property are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Theale 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

You no longer need to have the physical official documentation to prove you own the land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

Given that I will soon spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a two bedroom apartment in Theale I wish to talk to a lawyer regarding thehouse move before giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we recommend - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Theale.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a case number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in Theale should be the figure that you are charged.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Theale. I've discover a web site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

My wife and I expecting to complete buying a property in Theale but as a consequence of damage from the recent storms I have agreed reparation from the owner of five thousand pounds taking the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process yet the bank will not permit this. Why were they approached?

Any property lawyer being on a mortgage company conveyancing panel is required to inform the mortgage company of any amendments to the purchase figure. In the event that you prohibit your solicitor to disclose the reduction to your bank then they would need to discontinue acting for you and the lender.