Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Harefield. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Is it the case that all Harefield solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Leeds Building Society approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Many lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the organisation would be overseen by the CLC.
We previously appointed conveyancing lawyers locally in Harefield on the HSBC solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental sum for handling the HSBC mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by HSBC?
Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your property lawyer may levy a fee for this. This charge is not dictated by HSBC but by your Harefield solicitor. Some firms on the HSBC panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some practices incorporate it on their overall fee.
UBS have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a property in Harefield has been agreed to, now what?
The property agent will wish to be advised as to your conveyancing practitioner's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Telephone UBS or the financial adviser and finish off any outstanding documentation. UBS will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to book a slot for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. UBS will issue the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Harefield.
I need some fast conveyancing in Harefield as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts inside 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Harefield the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Harefield is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Harefield are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Harefield 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 Harefield may determine 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.
I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Harefield for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
One can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.
I am purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Harefield who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a Harefield conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who do conveyancing in Harefield. We dont recommend any particular solicitor.