No - this has been the case for a good while now. As far as I know at least UB and NIB (?) cover or subsidise remortgaging legal fees with the caveat that they will claw them back if you remortgage again with another lender within 5 (?) years. Other lenders may offer something similar. If you can find a competitive lender (cheaper than your current lender) who does this then it may be worth moving. Always crunch the numbers to get a clear idea on the savings involved though.