My South Ockendon solicitor has identified a difference between the information in the home valuation report and what is in the conveyancing documents. My lawyer has advised that he needs to check that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s approach correct?
Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions 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.
Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in South Ockendon even if I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example if I intend to acquire an office in South Ockendon with a loan from Barclays Direct?
Our search tool is primarily used to locate residential conveyancing solicitors in South Ockendon but we have listed towards the end of this page some South Ockendon commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the company directly to check if they can also act for Barclays Direct
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in South Ockendon. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 16/7/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We are planning to move house in October. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in South Ockendon. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen prior to coming across your website.
On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your estate agent but this should only take place once the vendors lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you can inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in South Ockendon or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in South Ockendon.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Virgin Money, do South Ockendon solicitors incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Principality are being difficult. The South Ockendon solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Principality are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
About to purchase a new build flat in South Ockendon. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Ockendon
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Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.
Am I best advised to appoint a South Ockendon conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am purchasing? An old friend can deal with the legal work but his firm is located 400miles drive away.
The benefit of a high street South Ockendon conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to sign paperwork, hand in your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local South Ockendon know how is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and they were content that should surpass using an unknown South Ockendon conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.