Re: But I'd realy love a cheque!
You're not being greedy at all !
As consumers, it's up to each of us to push financial institutions and intermediaries for the best deal you can.
What's the very worst that could happen ? They'll just say no, and you've still got your free legal and valuation.
As I said earlier, don't be shy about playing the brokers off against the banks, and don't be fobbed off with the nonsense about their high marketing costs, etc.
They need you, more than you need them !! There are plenty of other institutions who would do business with you.
Best of luck with it