We are buying our first house. The conveyancer has contact usto enquire if we wish to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Little Burstead
The type of Little Burstead conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you adequately understand what information each search could give you. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. If unclear, ask the solicitor to guide you.
Do lawyers request money on account when it comes to conveyancing in Little Burstead?
If you are buying a property in Little Burstead your lawyer will request that you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is as part of the total price then this will be needed immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer a few days ahead of the completion date.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Little Burstead. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Should my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Little Burstead.
Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Little Burstead. Some people will buy a house in Little Burstead, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Conveyancers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their solicitors which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Little Burstead. The conventional set of property information forms sent to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual question of the vendor to find out whether the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the premises has been flooded in past which is not notified by the seller, then a purchaser could issue a legal claim for losses resulting from an misleading response. A buyer’s lawyers should also commission an enviro report. This should reveal if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be initiated.
I am looking to sell my home. My previous solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Little Burstead if that makes things easier.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Little Burstead. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
Our financial adviser has suggested using their conveyancing practitioner for the conveyancing in Little Burstead - won’t it be advisable to just use them?
You need to establish if the estate agent is recommending a property lawyer or introducing to a conveyancer. There are plenty of Little Burstead estate agents who recommend two or three Little Burstead conveyancing firms and get nothing from it.