My financial adviser says he needs my Niton law firm’s panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I discover this. I have called my local Niton branch but they don't know it.
You are best placed to get this information from your Niton conveyancer . Most Niton conveyancing practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Niton. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 25/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
About to purchase a new build apartment in Niton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Niton
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Niton and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to affords protection to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Niton is one of our many areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based
Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold flat in Niton. Conveyancing and Clydesdale mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Niton who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?
First contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Niton conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Niton Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing
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Its a good idea to find out as much as possible regarding the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues like the cleanliness of the common parts. You should not be afraid to ask prospective neighbours what they think of their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely what you get for your money. Is the freehold owned jointly by the leaseholders?
How do I establish who owns a property in Niton?
On the basis that the property is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have enough information of the address of the property, you should be able to view details from the HMLR of the recorded owner for a for less than a fiver.