I'm in the process of porting my existing standard mortgage to a BTL HSBC Bank mortgage. The bank has said that I need a conveyancer for this. I had a chat my former Keston conveyancing solicitor who who did the conveyancing when I previously acquired the property. The costs illustration sent of £500 is surprising as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a bog-standard refinance.

The charges appear a little high. Where you are content to expend time contrasting charges you could trim some of the cost by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, providing that you were pleased with the legal work the firm provided you couldcome to rue choosing an an unknown solicitor. If is important to be sure the conveyancer can represent HSBC Bank. You can utilise our search tool to find a Keston conveyancing firm on the HSBC Bank approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Keston.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Keston is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Keston are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Keston you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Keston may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am selling my property. My former lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Keston if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Keston. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Keston. I have discover a web site which seems to have the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? 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?

Why is it not possible to complete our conveyancing in Keston on Easter Monday?

Because on completion the funds will pass between the banks of the buyer and seller's lawyer and currently this can only occur on a working day. So you can't complete on a saturday or sunday either.