Our Tidworth conveyancer has identified a discrepancy between the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My lawyer informs me that he is obliged to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s approach right?
Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements 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 Tidworth. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Tidworth for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, 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 Tidworth conveyancing specialists.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Tidworth in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks may not issue a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Tidworth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am a sole trader wishing to take over a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Tidworth for under £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Tidworth, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are intending to purchase or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or telephone so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.
I am 18 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Tidworth. I am am very disappointed with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
They would need to be really bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders approved list to avoid escalating costs and complications. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Tidworth