We are buying our first property. Our conveyancer has contact usto enquire if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's necessary for conveyancing in Scarborough
The number and type of Scarborough conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could give you. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that search. Should you be uncertain, ask the property lawyer to recommend.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Scarborough. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Scarborough?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Scarborough will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Scarborough. The search result provides definitive information 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 Scarborough.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Scarborough it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Scarborough commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Scarborough.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Scarborough is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Scarborough are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Scarborough you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Scarborough may determine 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 property.
Should I be wary by third parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Scarborough conveyancing practice?
As is the case with many service providers, often referrals from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are many people with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all suggest conveyancers to choose. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the right to select your own lawyer. You need to be aware that some lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you have to use for the lender related work in your conveyancing.
I today become aware that one of the directors of the law firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Scarborough is is the father of the seller. Is this acceptable?
As long as there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. Where you are obtaining a home loan then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific requirements on this. For example for RBS - Direct Line as of 29/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :