I am not in a position to travel far from Bestwood. Is there a reason why all Bestwood property lawyers aren't automatically on all lender panels?
Lenders normally restrict either the nature or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. A common example of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to reduce the number of organisations they allow to represent them. It is worth noting that lenders have no accountability for the accuracy of advice given by any Bestwood conveyancing practitioner on their approved list. Mortgage fraud was the main trigger for the reduction of solicitor panels in the last decade even though there are opposing thoughts about whether solicitors sat at the center of that fraud. Data published by the Land Registry indicates that thousands of conveyancing organisations only carry out one or two conveyances annually. Those vindicating conveyancing panel culls ask why law firms deserve any entitlement to be listed on a conveyancing panel when clearly conveyancing is not their speciality?
I have 7378 less than 75 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Bestwood. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 20/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am helping my niece sell her flat in Bestwood. Does the conveyancing solicitor arrange an energy assessment or it is for the owner to see to?
After the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments became a mandatory part of moving property. An energy performance certificate needs to be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. This is not something that solicitors ordinarily arrange. If you are using a Bestwood conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with long established Bestwood accredited person
When it comes to lenders such as Barclays, do Bestwood conveyancers face a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
My wife and I have arranged the release of further funds on our home loan from RBS as we want to carry out alterations to our property in Bestwood. Are we obliged to choose a nearby Bestwood solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
RBS would not normally instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS list.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Bestwood?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Bestwood. 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 property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Bestwood is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Bestwood are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bestwood you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bestwood may decide 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 premises.
Is it simple use your search app to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Bestwood on the panel for my lender?
1st pick a lender such as Santander, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or Britannia then choose your location for example Bestwood. Conveyancing practices in Bestwood and across England and Wales will then be shown.