I can't travel far from Berrylands. I would like to know the understand why all Berrylands property lawyers aren't included on all lender panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for mortgage companies to limit who can represent them, from the public’s or conveyancer’s point of view, the flip side is that mortgage companies are increasingly anxious and consider it imperative to protect them against mortgage fraud. As a consequence of this concern banks have restricted their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.
The Berrylands conveyancing firm handling our Berrylands conveyancing has uncovered an inconsistency between the information in the valuation survey and what is revealed within the legal papers for the property. My lawyer informs me that he is obliged to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s course or action right?
Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions 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 16/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have justbeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Berrylands for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to see if the property 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 need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Berrylands for my home move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
You can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.
What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Berrylands conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Berrylands conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Berrylands conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?
I have given up trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Berrylands. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Berrylands conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Berrylands residence is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case affected 1 flat.