The Berrylands conveyancing firm handling our Berrylands conveyancing has discovered an inconsistency when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation survey and what is in the legal papers for the property. My lawyer informs me that he is obliged to check that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s course or action right?
Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Berrylands. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 31/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have justbecome aware that Action Conveyancing have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Berrylands for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Berrylands conveyancing specialists.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Berrylands before retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders tend not grant a mortgage on this type of premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Berrylands. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in Berrylands. I am not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and complications. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Berrylands
We are hoping to purchase a repression property in Berrylands and the mortgagee in possession would like to complete inside 28 days. Can a lawyer meet that timeframe? Would it be better to select a high street Berrylands firm or an online company that professes to offer speedy conveyancing?
Visit your Berrylands shopping parade. Go in to 3 firms and ask to talk to a conveyancing solicitor for an estimate. Discuss your situation and get a commitment on speed. Appoint the firm that appears most genuine. You need to select a property lawyer on the list of property lawyers acceptable to your mortgage company.