We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Skipton conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Overton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Overton.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Overton. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 21/4/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I need some fast conveyancing in Overton as I am under pressure to exchange contracts inside one month. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Overton the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Overton in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Overton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Overton especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Overton.
Am I right to be concerned about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Overton conveyancing practice?
As with lots of professional services, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may put forward solicitors to use. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders have an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage related work in your home move.
My brother has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancers in Overton. Should I use them?
No doubt the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.