Conveyancing — Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor ?

A Licensed Conveyancer is a regulated professional qualified and educated to provide expert legal advice regarding conveyancing law. Licensed Conveyancers don’t handle a wide range of legal matters that solicitors deal with, such as criminal matters divorces, litigation etc.. and are...

Do I need to attend your office during the conveyancing process?

Not necessarily, you are welcome to come and see us if you want to, but most conveyancing transactions can be completed by phone, fax, email and...

I think I am paying too much service charge. What can I do ?

A leasehold owners obligations in respect of service charges will be regulated by the provisions of your lease. You or your property solicitor will have to review your lease to examine what was said about service charges. Most leases will specify the percentage to be paid by each flat. In some...

Once I complete my purchase - when will I get the deeds to my property?

Following registration of your ownership at HM Land Registry which  takes a few weeks, although the Land Registry does state that it will aim to complete all registrations within a period of 5 weeks. The time frame can fluctuate though depending on how busy the individual Land Registry is....

Will I be able to contact my conveyancing lawyer whenever I need to?

The conveyancers at Fridaysmove are available to speak to during normal working hours and quite often are available evenings or the weekends.  The response time for returning calls in relation to messages left is currently one and a half...

FirstBuy FAQ

What is FirstBuy? FirstBuy is a new government scheme offering financial assistance for first-time buyers.Those who qualify will be able to apply for a loan-to-value mortgage for 75% of the property’s worth, with only a 5% deposit.The remaining 20% of the value will be offered as an...

Is there a difference in registered and unregistered land - does it matter if my property is 'unregistered'

Unregistered land is now rare and not all conveyancing firms can handle unregistered land sale or purchase. Put simply unregistered land is land which has not yet been formally registered at the Land Registry. The main reason land remains 'unregistered' is that the property hasn't been...

When do I pay the estate agent?

Unless you have a prior alternative arrangement with your estate agent that you have told us about, Fridaysmove will pay their fees on your behalf out of the net sale proceeds of your...

Do your conveyancing services apply to the whole of the UK?

Fridaysmove deliver No Move, No Fee residential property conveyancing across England and Wales, at a guaranteed Fixed Fee rate.If you have different requirements such as commercial, industrial, agricultural property, call us on 0330 660 0286 and our specialists will be able to handle your enquiry...

When should I instruct a Conveyancing Solicitor ?

The short answer is " as soon as possible ". Please note that we are not property or conveyancing Solicitors - we are Licensed Conveyancers.  For more information on the difference read about Conveyancing Solicitors. You may use either a Solicitor or a Conveyancer for your conveyancing -...

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