I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Cirencester. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We are purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Cirencester. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to see if these alterations are permitted?
Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Cirencester will occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of works or require the consent of another owner. Many works call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Clydesdale, do Cirencester property lawyers incur a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
About to purchase apartment in Cirencester. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Cirencester property lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.
I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need this when buying a property in Cirencester? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that owners of property residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Cirencester?
Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may take it that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Cirencester to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Cirencester 10 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?
Gone are the days when you need to hold title official documentation to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Cirencester for my purchase. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
You may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.
A loan agreement from a lender for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom garden flat is due imminently. Can you suggest an efficient remortgage conveyancing law firm in Cirencester ?
This site is not designed to help in pursuit of a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Cirencester. Our aim is to provide value for money conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing companies offering £99 conveyancing in Cirencester.At best, in opting for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up paying a lot in additional fee and still not receive the service required.