I am expecting a offer of a home loan from Nat West. I hope to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Edmonton. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel exclude 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 CLC.
My wife and I are soon to exchange buying a property in Edmonton but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have managed to agree compensation from the current proprietors in the sum of six thousand pounds taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of a side agreement but Aldermore are not allowing this. Why were they involved?
The conveyancer being on a Aldermore approved list is required to advise Aldermore of any changes to the sale price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to report the price change to Aldermore then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Aldermore and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Edmonton.
Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Edmonton conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel?
Edmonton conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Edmonton. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/5/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I opted to have a survey done on a house in Edmonton before instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to grant a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail 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 accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Edmonton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Edmonton especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Edmonton.
Should I appoint a Edmonton conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can carry out the legal work but her office is 200miles drive away.
The benefit of a high street Edmonton conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign documents, deliver your identification documents and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Edmonton know how is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Edmonton conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.