Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich who conducted the legals two years ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Leeds Building Society. It looks as though am now being quoted twice the amount. Should I look for a cheaper online firm of conveyancing solicitor?

The charges are a bit high. Where you are prepared to spend time scrutinising quotes you might reduce the fees slightly by say £125. That being said, assuming were happy with the service the firm offered you mightcome to regret opting for an an unknown lawyer. Don't forget to be sure the conveyancer can act for Leeds Building Society. Do make use of our search tool to get a quote a Woolwich conveyancing firm on the Leeds Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Woolwich.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich. I I would like to check if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Can you advise?

You should e-mail your conveyancer and enquire whether they can act for the bank. Alternatively you can get in touch with Aldermore who may be able to assist.

I used Arc property Solicitors several years ago for my conveyancing in Woolwich. Now, I need my files however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Woolwich of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Woolwich in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Woolwich. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Woolwich especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Woolwich.

How diverse are the property related services that Woolwich conveyancing firms undertake?

On the whole Woolwich conveyancing companies can offer various legal advice to residential and agricultural land owners, sellers, buyers, freeholders and leaseholders which may include:

Private sale conveyancing in Woolwich and across the country Private residential purchase conveyancing in Woolwich and throughout England and Wales Equity transfer between partners and families representing landlords and seeking possession against tenants, licensees or squatters in and outside of Woolwich All types of leasehold residencies including, flats and maisonettes Shariah Compliant Islamic Conveyancing