Why would one use a Clifton conveyancing company given that online conveyancers are more affordable?
To take your time to find get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Clifton and you should seek a competitive quote but don’t become consumed with hunting for the lowest priced Clifton conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a distressing move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone call and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. He or She will inform you as to any developments making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to phone the firm you will know who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you're not left wondering what's going on.
Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Clifton even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for instance where I wish to acquire a shop in Clifton with a loan from Birmingham Midshires?
Our search tool is predominantly utilised to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Clifton but we have recorded at the end of this page a selection of Clifton commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the company directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Birmingham Midshires
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Clifton. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Are all Clifton Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing list of approved practices?
A selection of lenders now utilise CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Clifton. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Clydesdale are being problematic. The Clifton solicitor who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Clydesdale are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Clydesdale have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Clydesdale have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Clydesdale may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I am 17 days into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Clifton. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating fees and delays. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Clifton