The sellers of the property we are purchasing hired a conveyancing solicitor in Church End who has insisted on a lock out contract with a down payment 10k. Are such arrangements recommended for Church End conveyancing transactions?

There are a couple of primary downsides with entering into any lock out agreement (also known as a no-shop agreement) is that it takes away the focus from progressing with the conveyancing transaction itself, so unless it requires limited or no negotiation then it could transpire to be a cause of frustration and delay. It is not strongly advocated by Church End conveyancing practitioners as a result. The other main concern is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer is very unlikely to be issued with injunctive relief to stop the owner completing the sale to another buyer, so the only remedy open via the agreement will be the reimbursement of abortive charges and, in rare scenarios, the additional payment of penalties.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Church End. Now, I need my files but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Church End of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am downsizing from my home. My former solicitors closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Church End if that makes a difference.

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

My father-in-law has recommend that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Church End. Should I use them?

No doubt the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the conveyancer that you are considering.

I have just appointed agents to market my garden flat in Church End.Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon however I have recently received a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge as you normally would because all ground rent and service invoices will be apportionedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process