My Shotton conveyancer has uncovered an inconsistency when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation survey and what is in the legal papers for the property. My lawyer informs me that he is duty bound to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s course or action appropriate?
Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Shotton. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Shotton before retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a mortgage on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Shotton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My business partner and I are looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering competitive fees for commercial conveyancing in Shotton for below £1,200?
We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Shotton, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Shotton. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
For various reasons I cannot travel my Shotton conveyancing solicitors office to sign documents for conveyancing in Shotton – will this be problematic?
No. Shotton conveyancing solicitors can deal with conveyancing transactions for clients nationally. It is not necessary for you to be able to visit a Shotton conveyancers office. They can undertake everything via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.