Will lawyers ask for money on account for my conveyancing in Farnworth?
If you are buying a property in Farnworth your lawyer will ask you put them with funds to cover the search fees. Generally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is payable against the total price then this will be required immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a few days prior to the completion date.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Farnworth. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 25/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
We are intent on selling our house in Farnworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Farnworth. We have lived in Farnworth for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to 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 life insurance to cover that same ailment)
five months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Farnworth concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 asset 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've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Farnworth is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in Farnworth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Farnworth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Farnworth 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 residence.
How straightforward is it to use the search tool to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Farnworth on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as National Westminster Bank, Virgin Money or Clydesdale then choose your location such as Farnworth. Conveyancing organisations in Farnworth and across England and Wales should be listed.