I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (five years built) in Croston. 95% of the appartments are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Croston?
You are taking a significant risk in failing carrying out Croston conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would strongly advise in no uncertain terms that your conveyancer conducts them. Where time pressures and expenses are primary concerns you should discuss with your lawyer about the options such as indemnity insurance available to you
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Croston. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 20/10/2026, the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I are planning on selling our house in Croston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Croston conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Croston. Having lived in Croston for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have recentlyfound out that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Croston for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out 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 Croston 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 was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Croston is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Croston are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Croston 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 Croston 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 residence.
I am an executor of my recently deceased mother’s Will, with a bungalow in Croston which will be sold. The house is unregistered at HMLR and I'm told that many purchasers will insist that it is done before they'll move forward. What's the procedure for this?
In the circumstances you refer to it seems advisable to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. HMLR’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and official copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.