I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Braunstone. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am selling our house in Braunstone and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Braunstone conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Braunstone. We have lived in Braunstone for many years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
Just acquired a semi-detached house in Braunstone , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Braunstone conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my ownership is registered.
There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Braunstone registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any other parties. As of today approximately 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Registration takes place after the new owner is living at the premises therefore an expedited registration is not typically an essential issue but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
I am looking to sell my property. My past solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Braunstone if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Braunstone. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Braunstone conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Braunstone conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Braunstone conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Braunstone who can give a testimonial?
Braunstone Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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Where a Braunstone lease has less than eighty years it will affect the salability of the property. Check with your bank that they are willing to lend given the lease term. A short lease means that you will probably need a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this will be. For most Braunstonelease extensions you would need to own the premises for a couple of years in order to be entitled to carry out a lease extension. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments? The prefered form of lease arrangement is where the freehold reversion is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders benefit from control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is usually employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants.
Why is New Build conveyancing in Braunstone more costly?
Purchasing a brand new premises is completely distinct from the normal house purchase conveyancing in Braunstone. For a start developers ordinarily need contracts to exchange very quickly, so there is a a great deal of pressure on your property lawyer to make sure all is in order. In addition new build properties frequently necessitate the checking of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Lenders requirements are also more detailed. Given the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.