I am looking for value for money conveyancer. Do I opt for a web based conveyancer rather than a local The Park conveyancing solicitor?
Established third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing lawyers. The Park law firms often have connections with mortgage brokers and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Having specialist insight into the local area is an advantage.
What is the first thing I need to know concerning purchase conveyancing in The Park?
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in The Park and elsewhere in Nottinghamshire is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for conflict between you and others involved in the transaction. E.g., the vendor, selling agent and sometimes a mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in The Park an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose role it is to protect your best interests and to protect you.
On occasion a third party with a vested interest may attempt to persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is against your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in The Park. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 14/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I have recentlybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in The Park for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of The Park conveyancing specialists.
I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one near me in The Park I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in The Park in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?
Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
Am I best advised to choose a The Park conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can execute the conveyancing but they are based 400miles away.
The benefit of a local The Park conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute paperwork, hand in your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. Having local The Park know how is a benefit. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that should trump using an unfamiliar The Park conveyancing solicitor just because they are The Park based.