How up to date is your database of Queensbury solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel? Do TSB send you an updated list?
Queensbury conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Queensbury. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :
is it true that all Queensbury solicitor firms on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be overseen by the CLC.
I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, HSBC are being problematic. The Queensbury solicitor who is on the HSBC conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but HSBC are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do HSBC have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that HSBC have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why HSBC may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
Intending to buy a apartment in Queensbury. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Queensbury conveyancing practitioner is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Queensbury is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Queensbury are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Queensbury you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Queensbury may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
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My father-in-law has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Queensbury. Should I choose my own conveyancer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Queensbury conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or family who have experience in using the solicitor you're considering.