Much to our surprise we have been informed by our estate agent that my Lincoln solicitor is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure whether this is correct?
The sensible course of action for you to take is to contact your Lincoln lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.
Completed the sale of my flat in Lincoln last August but my buyer keeps whats apping me complaining that her lawyer needs to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?
Post completion of your house sale your solicitor should deliver the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where relevant, your conveyancer should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Lincoln.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Lincoln. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 22/7/2026, the requirements read as follows :
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Virgin Money, do Lincoln lawyers incur an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Can I be sure that the Lincoln conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Lincoln seeking recommendations is a good starting point. 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
Our sealed bid on a detached house in Lincoln has been accepted, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on a flat, but it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other flats in the pipeline. I have instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Lincoln. What should be my next step? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with HSBC?
It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (mortgage application is approx £1k, then valuation, Lincoln conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you must ensure that your lawyer is on the HSBC approved list. Regarding the subsequent phase this very much dictated by the specifics of your transaction, desire for the property and on the state of the market. During a hot market the majority of buyers would apply for the mortgage with HSBC and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their lawyer to press on with the conveyancing in Lincoln.
I am purchasing my first flat in Lincoln with a mortgage from Nottingham Building Society. The sellers would not reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The property agent advised me not reveal to my lawyer about this side-deal as it would impact my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
How do I use your search tool to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Lincoln on the panel for my mortgage?
Step one is to select a mortgage company such as Birmingham Midshires, Skipton Building Society or Barclays Direct then specify your preferred area for example Lincoln. Conveyancing practices in Lincoln and across England and Wales will then be identified.