Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Ratcliff. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 23/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Ratcliff?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Ratcliff will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Ratcliff. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Ratcliff.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Ratcliff it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Ratcliff commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Ratcliff.
I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Ratcliff. Now, I need my documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Ratcliff of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I opted to have a survey done on a house in Ratcliff in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ratcliff. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ratcliff especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Ratcliff.
In scouring the web for the words on line conveyancing in Ratcliff it brings up numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?
The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and family who have bought a property in Ratcliff or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Ratcliff differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are assured not to to be inflated.
I want to sublet my leasehold apartment in Ratcliff. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
Notwithstanding that your last Ratcliff conveyancing lawyer is not available you can review your lease to see if you are permitted to let out the property. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain permission from your landlord or other appropriate person in advance of subletting. This means that you cannot sublet in the absence of prior permission. The consent must not not be unreasonably withheld. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.
I am the registered owner of a basement flat in Ratcliff. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Ratcliff conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Ratcliff property is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case affected 3 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 101.61 years.