My IFA says he needs my Addlestone solicitor’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have called my local Addlestone branch but they don't know it.
Have you tried speaking to your Addlestone lawyer about this?. They keep a central record lender panel numbers.
Is it correct that all Addlestone CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel?
A selection of lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Skipton, do Addlestone conveyancers have to pay a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Addlestone. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Addlestone?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Addlestone. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Addlestone is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Addlestone are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Addlestone you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Addlestone may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.
My father-in-law has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Addlestone. Should I find my own conveyancer?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are considering.
My partner and I have just found out that one of the directors of the law firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Addlestone is a relative of the seller. Is this acceptable?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. Where you are requiring a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Coventry Building Society as of 5/5/2026, the requirements read as follows :