We are purchasing a 2 bedroom flat in Chatteris with a mortgage. We like our Chatteris conveyancer, however the lender advise she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the bank panel conveyancing practices or retain our Chatteris conveyancing practitioner as well as pay for one of their panel firms to represent them. We feel that this is inequitable; can we not demand that the mortgage company use our Chatteris solicitor ?
Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Chatteris conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Chatteris even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example if I want to buy an office in Chatteris with a loan from Barclays Direct?
Our comparison service is primarily utilised to select residential conveyancing solicitors in Chatteris but we have recorded towards the end of this page a selection of Chatteris commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the firm directly to check if they can also act for Barclays Direct
I have Fifty Six years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Chatteris. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland 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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I have todayfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Chatteris for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Chatteris conveyancing specialists.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Chatteris is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Chatteris are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chatteris you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chatteris may determine 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 property.
Should I choose a Chatteris conveyancing solicitor based in the location that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can perform the legal formalities but his firm is located approximately 350miles away.
The primary upside of using a local Chatteris conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign paperwork, hand in your ID and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were impressed that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Chatteris conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.