I am obtaining a mortgage offer from Nat West. I intend to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Dorridge. Does the Nat West Solicitor panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?
The Nat West approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
As someone with no idea as to the Dorridge conveyancing process what’s your top tip you can impart concerning the home moving process in Dorridge
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Dorridge and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. For instance, the seller, selling agent and on occasion the lender. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Dorridge is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the transaction whose interest is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.
There is a distinct ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone must be at fault for the process being so protracted. You must always trust your solicitor above the other players in the home moving process.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Dorridge. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
4 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Dorridge took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Dorridge for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
One may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training requirements.
Last August I purchased a leasehold property in Dorridge. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?
Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
Leasehold Conveyancing in Dorridge - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing
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How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other significant cost is anticipated to be shared amongst the leasehold owners and will dramatically impact the level of the service costs or result in a one time payment. What prohibitions exist in the Dorridge Lease?