My partner and I have recently purchased a house in Leiston. We have noticed several issues with the property which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Leiston?
It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Leiston. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, the vendor completes a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers is inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Leiston.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Leiston. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 4/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
is it true that all Leiston solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the SRA. The majority of lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with Nottingham. I assume I don't need a Leiston property lawyer on the Nottingham panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.
If you have finished paying off your Nottingham mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Nottingham mortgage from the register. Nottingham, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:
- but are not moving to another property
- where Nottingham has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
- Nottingham has instructed the Land Registry to do so
Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Leiston. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Leiston. 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 conveyancing.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Leiston
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Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Leiston for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
You may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training purposes.
Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Leiston. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Leiston should include some of the following:
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What you can do if a neighbour is in violation of a provision in their lease? Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring? Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder, superior lessor, landlord Whether your lease provides for a slush account for major repairs? What the implications are if you have contravened the provisions of the lease?
I acquired a garden flat in Leiston, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2012. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Leiston with a long lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2086
With only 60 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.