Precise solicitor panel

When buying a property with a mortgage, it is important to choose a conveyancing firm approved by your lender. Without the right solicitor, your purchase could be delayed and there is a risk of additional expense.

At Lockings Solicitors, we are on the Precise solicitor panel. This means we are authorised to represent them as well as you in your property transaction. We will carry out the required due diligence work, reporting to them on issues such as the legal title to the property and confirming that any restrictions have been complied with.

When the time comes to finalise your purchase, we will be able to order your mortgage advance directly from Precise, and it will be sent to us in time for completion.

Our conveyancing solicitors have been dealing with property purchases for decades and are independently accredited by the Law Society. We have a reputation for attention to detail, and we work proactively to move you up to three weeks sooner than the national average.

We offer a FREE initial chat so that you can ask us any questions you may have about purchasing a property with a Precise mortgage. Call us on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or fill in our Free Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly. We have offices in Beverley, Hull and York and represent clients across the country.

Why choose Lockings Solicitors for your conveyancing?

A high level of expertise – should complications occur during your property purchase, you will need a conveyancer who is able to deal with these effectively. Our team members have the experience and understanding to resolve problems, preventing them from jeopardising your purchase. We regularly handle complex and high-value transactions and have the skills necessary to ensure a prompt completion.

A faster move – we keep in close contact with other parties, including estate agents and solicitors. If we are waiting for information, we follow up regularly and, in turn, ensure that we provide anything needed from us promptly. By working proactively in this way, we can move our clients up to three weeks faster than the national average.

Approved by the Precise solicitor panel – we are authorised by Precise Mortgages to represent them in your purchase. If you choose a conveyancer who is not on the Precise solicitor panel, you might need to move to a different law firm partway through the conveyancing process, or pay for your lender to appoint their own legal team. These options can cause substantial delays and additional costs.

Regular updates – we will stay in contact with you, letting you know how your purchase is progressing and advising you of the next stages. If we require information from you, we will give you as much notice as possible.

Independently accredited – we hold the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme award. This acknowledges that we meet their rigorous standards in respect of issues such as the provision of legal advice, risk management, and client care.

Rated Excellent by our clients – we hold over 800 reviews on Google, and of clients surveyed, 98% would recommend us to their friends and families.

Great value for money – our services represent excellent value for money. If you would like a no-obligation conveyancing quote, call us today, and we will be happy to let you have the figures, including any additional expenses, such as search fees and Stamp Duty.

Clearcut advice and guidance – we always make sure that our advice is presented in a straightforward way, avoiding legal jargon. We will discuss any legal issues with you, taking the time to ensure that you have the understanding you need to make an informed decision.

Easy to contact – we aim to be available when you need us, and we are happy to work with you in the way that suits your requirements, whether this is by phone, email, or in person at one of our offices. If you need us to call you, we will do so without delay.

Secure online conveyancing portal – it is simple to start a transaction, and if you are ready to go ahead, please call us, and we will get everything moving. We offer a secure portal that you can use if you wish to provide us with the initial information that we will need from you to get started, such as the documents that will verify your identity and the source of your funds, as required by law.

A free initial chat – you probably have questions about the conveyancing process, how to get started, and the likely costs. If you would like to call us, we offer a free, no-obligation chat so that you can discuss matters with an expert.

How long does a house purchase take?

The time taken to reach exchange of contracts can vary widely. It is likely to be a lengthier process if there is a long chain, as you will need to wait for everyone to be ready to proceed. Our conveyancing solicitors always work to complete promptly, and this can reduce the risk of a transaction falling through.

How do we complete more quickly than other conveyancing firms?

Early instructions – we encourage our clients to contact us early on once they decide to move house. We can then carry out the preliminary tasks upfront so that we are ready to start work as soon as the contract papers are received from your seller’s solicitors.

This is particularly important if you have a related sale, as there are several pages of forms to fill in at the start, so that information can be provided to the buyer’s solicitor straightaway when you accept an offer. This will enable the transaction to get off to a prompt start.

Mortgage offer in principle – delayed mortgage offers run the risk of holding up a conveyancing transaction. If you obtain a mortgage offer in principle before you find somewhere to buy, this will give you an idea of how much you can borrow, whether your chosen lender is likely to give you a firm offer, and what documentation you will need to accompany your official mortgage application.

Survey – once you have an offer accepted, the chain is complete, and everything is proceeding, you need to arrange your survey. Surveyors are sometimes busy, and if you have to wait, then any issues revealed in the survey have the scope to cause delays, particularly if you then need to obtain quotes from builders.

Prompt responses – we always respond quickly to any requests for information, and we also encourage our clients to deal with matters as they arise. Working to deal with matters straightaway can substantially reduce conveyancing times.

Contact a Precise solicitor panel member today

If you need solicitors on the Precise solicitor panel for a property purchase, contact our conveyancing team today, and we will be happy to help.

You can ring us for a FREE initial chat on 01482 300 200, email us at welcome@lockings.co.uk or fill in our Free Online Enquiry and we will call you back promptly. We have offices in Beverley, Hull and York and represent clients across the East Yorkshire area and beyond.