We see that you have a search directory listing firms on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Carterton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Carterton.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Carterton. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Carterton but how do I know who's good?
Do not opt for the lowest Carterton conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.
I am purchasing a property in Carterton. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Aldermore be concerned?
Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Aldermore. The CML Handbook includes minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Aldermore where a lease fails to satisfy these provisions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Carterton.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Nationwide are being difficult. The Carterton solicitor who is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Nationwide are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Nationwide have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Nationwide have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Nationwide may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I am looking to sell my property. My former solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Carterton if that makes things easier.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Carterton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.
I only have 72 years remaining on my flat in Carterton. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What should I do?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have done all that could be expected to find the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent would be helpful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Carterton.
Carterton Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing
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Where a Carterton lease has less than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the value of the apartment. Check with your mortgage company that they are willing to lend given the lease term. A short lease means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this will be. For most Cartertonlease extensions you will be required to have been the owner of the property for 24 months in order to be entitled to exercise a lease extension. It would be prudent to discover as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they can either make living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters such as the tidiness of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask other people whether they are happy with their management. Finally, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money.
I am looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Carterton who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a Carterton or local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the bank who carry out conveyancing in Carterton. We dont recommend any particular conveyancing practice.