Is there a reason to appoint a Bath conveyancing firm when internet based conveyancers are more affordable?

To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in Bath and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Bath conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a distressing move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a phone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on headway and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the office you will be sure who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

We have very assertive vendors who has suggested a exclusivity contract with a deposit two thousand pounds. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two primary downsides with signing a lock out contract (occasionally referred to as a shut-out contract) is that it takes away the focus from making progress with the conveyancing process, so in the absence of it needing little or no negotiation then it may transpire to be a hindrance. It is not particularly popular amongst Bath conveyancing practitioners as a result. A further negative is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved buyer should not expect to be granted injunctive relief to bar the seller completing the sale to another buyer, so the only remedy open via the contract will be the reimbursement of wasted costs and, in rare circumstances, the additional payment of penalties.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Bath. My lender is Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Bath and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Bath. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Bath area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Bath. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

Should I cancel my mortgage payments with RBS as soon as a completion date for my home sale in Bath has been agreed?

You are best advised to maintain paying any mortgage sums to RBS until the mortgage is discharged on completion as part of your Bath conveyancing.