My son-in-law is purchasing a house that has just been built in Aldershot with a home loan from HSBC. His lawyer has advised him of a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. This document is news to me - what is it and who needs sight of it?
The document is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the purchase. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the HSBC conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when requested. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the HSBC conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.
I have 7378 less than 75 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Aldershot. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 3/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Can you point me to a directory of Clydesdale panel conveyancers in Aldershot on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings viewable over the internet. If you are seeking to appoint a Aldershot conveyancing practitioner on the Clydesdale please make the most of our tool.
Is it the case that all Aldershot conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Bank of Ireland approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be overseen by the CLC.
I am buying a property in Aldershot. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Principality be concerned?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with Principality your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The CML Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Principality where a lease does not meet these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Aldershot.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years past for my conveyancing in Aldershot. Now, I need my documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Aldershot of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Is there anything unique about your site and other online quote calculators for conveyancing in Aldershot?
At this site secure an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances of your conveyancing in Aldershot. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not charge firms a fee if you select them for your property ownership legalities in Aldershot
Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Aldershot being on the lender conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the lender approved panel?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Aldershot conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Aldershot knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..