We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Newark on Trent who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Newark on Trent.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Newark on Trent. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 21/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am helping my mother sell her property in Newark on Trent. Does the solicitor commission an EPC or it is for me to see to?
Following the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates was left as a mandatory element of moving house. An energy assessment needs to be commissioned before the property is marketed. It is not a task that law firms ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Newark on Trent conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange energy performance certificates due to their relationships with long established Newark on Trent accredited person
The mortgage over my property is with Barclays for my property in Newark on Trent. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. If I am intending to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Barclays?
Barclays must be informed of your intention prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Barclays’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Barclays directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Barclays conveyancing panel firm.
It is unclear whether my lender obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Newark on Trent bank branch on various occasions and was reassured it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Newark on Trent conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Provided that the lawyer is on the lender panel, they must comply with the CML Handbook conditions for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank 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 remaining.
I am purchasing a new build house in Newark on Trent with a mortgage from Barnsley Building Society. The developers would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my conveyancer about the extras as it will put at risk my loan with Barnsley Building Society. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
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.
I am selling my property. My former conveyancers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Newark on Trent if that makes a difference.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Newark on Trent. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Newark on Trent conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Newark on Trent conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Newark on Trent conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:
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How many lease extensions has the firm conducted in Newark on Trent in the last twenty four months? What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing?
I acquired a leasehold flat in Newark on Trent, conveyancing having been completed November 2012. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Similar flats in Newark on Trent with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2090
With 65 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £13,300 and £15,400 plus costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.