I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Nat West. My intention is to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Markfield. Does the Nat West Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?
The Nat West conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Markfield. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 11/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Markfield. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to ascertain if these works were previously refused?
Your solicitor should check the registered title as conveyancing in Markfield will on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of changes or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain works call for local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
Can you point me to a directory of Co-operative panel conveyancers in Markfield on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public on the web. Where you are looking for a Markfield property lawyer on the Co-operative please use our facility.
Is it the case that all Markfield conveyancing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As solicitors, in order to be on the UBS approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be governed by the CLC.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Markfield prior to instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Markfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Markfield. I have chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Are there any apps to help find a Markfield conveyancing solicitor on the mortgage company conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to twentykilometers to meet the solicitor.
Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Markfield and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Markfield. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.