Is the fact that my solicitor in Shaw is not identified on my lender's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of her conveyancing?
That is most likely an incorrect assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Shaw conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Shaw. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 4/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Shaw?
There are two types of lawyers who can do conveyancing in Shaw namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are obliged to carry out Shaw conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that the requisite steps will be correctly followed.
Is it the case that all Shaw solicitor firms on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be overseen by the CLC.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Shaw off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Coventry BS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
My friend suggested that where I am purchasing in Shaw I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Shaw conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out significant information about Shaw around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Shaw.
I am buying a new build flat in Shaw. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shaw
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan.
My husband and I are 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Shaw. I am am extremely frustrated with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A lawyer would need to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you will need to inform them of the new solicitor and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating expenses and delays. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Shaw