Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hessle. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Hessle
Do not opt for the lowest Hessle conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
Can I be sure that the Hessle conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Hessle getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
TSB have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Hessle has been agreed to, now what?
The estate agent will need to know who your solicitors are (make sure the conveyancers are on the bank’s approved list). Contact TSB or the broker and finalise any relevant documentation. TSB will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or seller to arrange a slot for the valuation to take place. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days to get a mortgage offer. TSB will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Hessle.
My partner and I are selling our home in Hessle and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Hessle conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Hessle. We have lived in Hessle for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to check with 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one close by in Hessle I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Hessle for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a residence in Neath but I am based in Hessle. My conveyancer (based 235 kilometers from meneeds me to execute a stat dec before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Hessle to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Hessle
I dont have enough spare money to pay a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Hessle , but I still want to proceed. Do I have options?
You can accept a smaller deposit. Many property owners will accept a smaller deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.
You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute