We are hoping to acquire a 3 bedroom flat in Llanmartin with a mortgage. We have a Llanmartin conveyancer, but the mortgage company advise he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the bank panel conveyancing practices or retain our Llanmartin conveyancer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. We regard this is unjust; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Llanmartin conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
Can the conveyancing practitioners identified via your search tool conduct auction conveyancing in Llanmartin?
There are a number of niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Llanmartin is one of the many areas of in which our lawyers have a presence.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Llanmartin. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are the main reason for stalling in Llanmartin house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Llanmartin.
I was pointed in your direction by two or three local property agents in Llanmartin to choose a conveyancer using your seach tool. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your lawyers rather than another?
We refuse to give any commission for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I am 14 days into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Llanmartin. I am not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? If so you must make them aware of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental fees and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Llanmartin