I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Primrose Hill. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
We are buying a property in Primrose Hill. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? At some point we have to put our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
I am due to move house in January. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Primrose Hill. Conveyancing firm was found before I stumbled across this website.
On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from the property agent but this should only take place when the sellers solicitors advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Primrose Hill or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Primrose Hill.
I am purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Primrose Hill. We would like to convert the garage to an office at the property.Will legal due diligence on the property include investigations to determine if these alterations are permitted?
Your solicitor should check the deeds as conveyancing in Primrose Hill can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain changes or necessitated the consent of another owner. Many extensions require local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Primrose Hill?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Primrose Hill. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
About to purchase a new build flat in Primrose Hill. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Primrose Hill
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I'm remortgaging my existing property to a BTL mortgage with Aldermore and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on further house. The area we are looking at is Primrose Hill. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?
Make use of our comparison tool on this site to check that the solicitors are approved by both banks. Having checked that they are the conveyancer will be able to connect the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Primrose Hill for my remortgage. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
You can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training reasons.