We note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Costessey?
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 Costessey.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Costessey. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I'm buying a new build house in Costessey with a mortgage from Nationwide Building Society. The builders refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will affect my mortgage with Nationwide Building Society. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Costessey is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Costessey are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Costessey you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Costessey may ascertain 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 premises.
How do I use the search facility to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Costessey on the approved list for my mortgage?
First pick a mortgage company such as Nationwide Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Bank of Ireland then choose your preferred area such as Costessey. Conveyancing practices in Costessey and across England and Wales will then be listed.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a house in Swansea but reside in Costessey. My solicitor (based 260 miles awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Costessey to attest this legal document for me?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Costessey