My partner and I intend to remortgage our flat in Clent with Clydesdale. We have a son approaching twenty who lives with us. Our solicitor has asked us to disclose any adults other than ourselves who lives in the flat. The solicitor has now sent a form for our son to sign, giving up any rights in the event that the flat is repossessed. I have two concerns (1) Is this document specific to the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as he did not need to sign this form when we purchased 4 years ago (2) In signing this form is our son in any way compromising his right to inherit the property?
First, rest assured that your Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor is doing the right thing as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Clydesdale. This is solely used to protect Clydesdale if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Clydesdale had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Clent. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 21/9/2026, the requirements read as follows :
How can we know in advance if a Clent conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Clent seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Clent. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
Intending to buy a maisonette in Clent. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS 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 Clent solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Clent?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Clent. 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…’
What tools are available to locate a Clent law firm on the Santander conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am prepared to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the search on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Clent conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Clent conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to verify whether they are on the Santander approved list
Due to complete next month on a studio apartment in Clent. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Clent should include some of the following:
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Additions to the property Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? The length of the lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and aware of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Information concerning the obligations as set out in the lease to pay service charges - in relation to the building, and the more general rights a tenant has It needs to be made clear to you if the lease permits you to alter or improve aspects of the premises- you must know whether any restrictions applies to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is required
Clent Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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What restrictions are contained in the Clent Lease? Best to be warned whether a new roof is being installed or some other major work is due in the foreseeable future that will be shared by the tenants and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance charges or result in a specific payment.