My friend's dad is a conveyancer. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Stone Cross?

It’s wise to get multiple conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this page. The fees may vary but service levels do are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

I have 71 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Stone Cross. Conveyancing solicitors on the Nationwide Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 1/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :

3 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Stone Cross completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am one month into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Stone Cross. I am am very disappointed with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A lawyer would need to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been generated? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-issued. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating charges and frustration. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Stone Cross

Can you please clarify what my options are if my Stone Cross conveyancing searches shows detrimental results?

Usually, most problems arising from Stone Cross conveyancing search responses can be addressed ahead of completion or title insurance may be obtained. You should remember that even though you may be buying the premises and might be content to accept the search results, your mortgage lender may not, and ultimately they have the word say.