I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hathern. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Hathern
Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Hathern namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both required to handle Hathern conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally conducted and that the requirements and procedures will be accurately taken.
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Hathern. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?
Now that you have to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you now have to find a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you now have a pending deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. An auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke auction set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the legal papers may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.
My sealed bid on a property in Hathern has been agreed to, the sellers do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The sellers have offered on a property, but it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other apartments in the pipeline. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Hathern. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Bank of Ireland going?
It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (mortgage application is approx £1k, then survey, Hathern conveyancing search fees, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your solicitor is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Concerning the next phase this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a hot market many buyers will apply for the mortgage with Bank of Ireland and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancing practitioner to proceed with the conveyancing in Hathern.
Do I need to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Hathern?
Unless a prior purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you may take it that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Hathern to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Hathern. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hathern
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Hathern ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone 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 used to dealing with flying freeholds in Hathern. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Hathern. I have discover a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?