Our Great Missenden solicitor has uncovered an inconsistency when comparing the assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My lawyer has advised that he is duty bound to check that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s stance correct?
Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements 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.
I have 71 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Great Missenden. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/11/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in October 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Leeds Building Society are being difficult. The Great Missenden solicitor who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Leeds Building Society are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Leeds Building Society have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Leeds Building Society have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Leeds Building Society may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Having read lots of house buying guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Great Missenden solicitor - who is on the Principality conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Principality will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Principality will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Great Missenden postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Great Missenden.
Nationwide have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a property in Great Missenden has been agreed to, now what?
The estate agent will wish to be informed of your conveyancing practitioner's details (be sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Nationwide or your broker and finish off any relevant documentation. Nationwide will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nationwide will send the offer to you and your solicitors. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Great Missenden.
My wife and I are downsizing from our property in Great Missenden and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Great Missenden. Having lived in Great Missenden for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? 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 illness)
I am a sole trader looking to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in Great Missenden for under £2000?
We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Great Missenden, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or phone so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a residence in Newport but I am based in Great Missenden. My lawyer (based 260 miles from mehas requested that I sign a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Great Missenden who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Great Missenden based