Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Messingham?
If you are buying a property in Messingham your solicitor will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the search fees. Generally this is called for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is payable against the total price then this should be needed immediately in advance of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Messingham. The estate agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Messingham to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years left.
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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 27/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Are all Messingham Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel?
It is true that some banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of firms.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Messingham. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
It is unclear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Messingham building society branch on a couple of occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Messingham conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
As long as the property lawyer is on the lender panel, they must follow the CML Handbook requirements for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Messingham?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Messingham will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Messingham. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Messingham.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Messingham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Messingham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Messingham.
Is it possible to swap firm as I need to instruct a firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel. I instructed a family conveyancing solicitor in Messingham round the corner but the firm is not accepted by Godiva Mortgages Ltd
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Messingham on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Messingham. Using search facility on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Messingham.
As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Cardiff but live in Messingham. My solicitor (based 260 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Messingham who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Messingham