My husband and I are buying a 2 bedroom apartment in Hale Barns with a mortgage. We have a Hale Barns lawyer, but the mortgage company says she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the lender panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Hale Barns conveyancer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?
Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Hale Barns conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
I have 71 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Hale Barns. 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 13/10/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Hale Barns. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Hale Barns of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Hale Barns before retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not give a loan on a flying freehold house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Hale Barns. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Hale Barns especially if they are familiar with such properties in Hale Barns.
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I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Hale Barns for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. 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 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training requirements.