We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Rocester listed by you but stumbled across some other quotes on the internet seem less pricey – why is this?

There are plenty of solicitors advertising alleged cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not additionalcosts end up with the completion fee mounting up beyond all recognition. In accordance with regulatory requirements charges contained in terms of business should be equitable and be applied The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Rocester set out all charges for a residential conveyancing matter.

Can you suggest a Bank of Ireland sanctioned Rocester conveyancing practice who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a high street Rocester conveyancer or a web based conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Rocester conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Rocester. Visit some well established law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your requirements together with the reasons and ask for an assurance on your deadline. Choose the one that you are most comfortable with.

Should lawyers request money up-front when it comes to conveyancing in Rocester?

If you are buying a property in Rocester your lawyer will ask you to provide them with funds to cover the search fees. Generally this is called for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this should be required shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed will be payable shortly before completion.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rocester. My lender is Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Our conveyancer in Rocester is asking me for proof of ID documents asserting that this forms part of his legal duty as a solicitor on the mortgage company Conveyancing panel. Can you confirm whether this is the case?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require Rocester conveyancing solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Client Care letter that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lawyer is right that the mortgage company also require certain documents to be viewed. If a you refuse to provide ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to accept instructions from you. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the bank's UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements