My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Lansbury and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Lansbury conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a web based conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Lansbury. We have lived in Lansbury for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. What do they say? You must 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 illness)
How does conveyancing in Lansbury differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Lansbury approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Lansbury usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Lansbury or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Lansbury is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Lansbury are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Lansbury you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Lansbury may ascertain 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 property.
I was recommended by a number of selling agents in Lansbury to select a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to offer your site ahead of a competitor’s?
We don’t give any commission for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Lansbury for my home move. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One can search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training purposes.
My husband and I have just discovered that one of the directors of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Lansbury is an uncle of the owners that we are buying from. Is this allowed?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this is permitted. If you are requiring mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many banks have specific instructions on this. For example for Clydesdale Bank as of 10/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :