The Dunnington conveyancing firm handling our Dunnington conveyancing has spotted a difference between the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation survey and what is in the title deeds. My solicitor informs me that he must ensure that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my solicitor’s approach appropriate?
Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
Completed the sale of my flat in Dunnington last November but my buyer keeps texting daily to moan that his lawyer is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?
Following your disposal your lawyer is obliged to deliver the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been redeemed to the buyers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion procedures peculiar conveyancing in Dunnington.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Dunnington. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/11/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I have recentlydiscovered that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Dunnington for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Dunnington conveyancing specialists.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Dunnington before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Dunnington. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My husband and I are four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Dunnington. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Can you help me find new solicitors?
A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been sent? If so you must inform them of the new lawyer and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added expenses and complications. So that should be your starting point. The search tool will help you find a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Dunnington