I was recommended to a solicitor who has given a fee calculation of £1400 for fixed fee conveyancing in Aberdare. I’m looking to sell a modern house for £300,000. This sounds overpriced. Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Aberdare?

The quote is fractionally on the steep side. Where you are prepared to invest time scrutinising costs you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. That being said, you mightlive to regret choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Remember to check that the solicitor can represent your lender. You can utilise our comparison tool to choose a Aberdare conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Aberdare.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Aberdare. My lender is Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 5/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I'm buying my first flat in Aberdare with a mortgage from Leeds Building Society. The developers would not reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent told me not inform my lawyer about the deal as it may adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Should I be suspicious that 3rd parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Aberdare conveyancing firm?

As with lots of professional services, often referrals from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. But there are many people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all suggest lawyers to use. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there may be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that some lenders specify a panel list of solicitors you must use for the mortgage related work in your home move.

Why is New Build conveyancing in Aberdare more expensive?

Acquiring a new build home is completely distinct from the normal house buying conveyancing in Aberdare. For a start sellers usually need contracts to exchange within a tight deadline, the result being a lot of pressure on your property lawyer to make sure everything is in order. In addition new build conveyancing frequently involve examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Bank obligations are also more detailed. Due to the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.