Can the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct auction conveyancing in Tidworth?
There are a number of niche lawyers we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Tidworth is just one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers are based.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Tidworth. The property agents tell me that it is normal for flats in Tidworth to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a loan with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 69 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 1/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We are getting a further advance on our home loan from Yorkshire BS as we intend to conduct improvements to our house in Tidworth. Are we obliged to select a high street Tidworth solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Yorkshire BS don't usually require firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Yorkshire BS panel.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Tidworth. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I have finally had an offer on a maisonette in Tidworth accepted, the vendors do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The sellers have put an offer on on an apartment, but it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have chosen a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Tidworth. What should be my next step? When should I get the mortgage application with Santander going?
It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs too early (home loan application is approx £1k, then survey, Tidworth conveyancing search costs, etc). The first thing to do is check that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Concerning the subsequent steps this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, desire for the property and on the state of the market. In a rising market some home buyers will apply for the mortgage with Santander and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their conveyancer to press on with the conveyancing in Tidworth.
I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Tidworth house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Tidworth.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Tidworth 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?
Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
Should I be concerned that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Tidworth conveyancing firm?
As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Yet there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks may suggest conveyancers to appoint. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to appoint your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that many lenders have an approved list of law firms you must use for the lender related work in your house move.