Is the fact that my solicitor in Newbury is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her conveyancing?
That would most likely be an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Newbury conveyancing firm and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
I have Fifty Six years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Newbury. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting 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 16/5/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am planning on selling our property in Newbury and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Newbury conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Newbury. We have lived in Newbury for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
I have todaybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Newbury for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Newbury conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in Newbury differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Newbury approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because builders in Newbury typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Newbury or who has acted in the same development.
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Newbury I like with a park and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Newbury suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
Should you need a mortgage that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.