I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Thorpe Astley. 95% of the properties are already disposed of. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Thorpe Astley?
You would be putting yourself at risk in refusing to carrying out Thorpe Astley conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in the strongest possible terms that you have them. If speed and driving down costs are primary issues you should consider with your conveyancer about the viability of search insurance
I am purchasing a house and the conveyancer has mentioned Chancel Repair to which the property could be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly warranted for conveyancing in Thorpe Astley
Unless a previous purchase of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors handling conveyancing in Thorpe Astley to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Thorpe Astley. I now require my papers but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Thorpe Astley of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I'm purchasing a new build house in Thorpe Astley with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not reduce the price so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The sale representative advised me not to tell my lawyer about the extras as it may affect my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I am downsizing from my house. My former solicitors has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Thorpe Astley if that makes a difference.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Thorpe Astley. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I yesterday become aware that one of the directors of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Thorpe Astley is is the brother of the seller. Is this acceptable?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. If you are needing a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many banks have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Lloyds TSB Scotland as of 25/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :