Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Ickenham. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 13/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Ickenham
There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Ickenham and Solicitor partnerships in Ickenham to choose from It is important to make clear that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. The two can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.
I am expecting a OIP from Barclays this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Ickenham solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Ickenham solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Ickenham off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Coventry BS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
I am purchasing a house and the lawyer has mentioned Chancel Repair to which the house may be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. She has recommended insurance. Is this really warranted for conveyancing in Ickenham
Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you can assume that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Ickenham to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Do I need to be concerned by third parties that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Ickenham conveyancing company?
As with many service providers, often referrals from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest conveyancers to use. Sometimes these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of banks specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your house move.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Ickenham. I happened to land on a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to 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?
Looking forward to exchange soon on a garden flat in Ickenham. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Ickenham should include some of the following:
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Changes to the flat Are pets allowed in the flat? How long the lease is. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years The physical ownership of the property. This could be the flat itself but might include a roof space or storage are if applicable. Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames
We have reached the end of our tether in trying to purchase the freehold in Ickenham. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Ickenham conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Ickenham residence is Flat 72 Queens Walk in January 2013. The Tribunals calculated the premium payable to be £22,090. This case was in relation to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 53.26 years.