We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Seaburn?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Seaburn.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Seaburn. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 20/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What will a local search inform me regarding the property my wife and I buying in Seaburn?
Seaburn conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Xpress Legal The local search plays an important role in most Seaburn conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic headings.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Seaburn is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Seaburn are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Seaburn you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Seaburn 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.
I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-move-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Seaburn for below £1,200?
We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Seaburn, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.
I am a couple of weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Seaburn. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
They would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating charges and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Seaburn