Me and my partner are acquiring our first house. Our lawyer has texted usto see if we would like to purchase extra conveyancing searches. Frankly we have no idea as to what's appropriate for conveyancing in Tottenham
The number and type of Tottenham conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the area and risks, your overall approach to risk. What is important is that you properly comprehend what information each search could supply. Then you can make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If uncertain, ask your conveyancer to explain.
Are the Tottenham conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Virgin Money?
Tottenham conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Tottenham. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are the main reason for delay in Tottenham house deals. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Tottenham.
I'm refinancing my existing house to a BTL mortgage with Barclays and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The area we are talking about is Tottenham. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the transactions?
Make use of our search tool on this site to be sure that the conveyancers are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your conveyancer should be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and specify your desired outcome and requirements.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Tottenham for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
Members of the public can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training reasons.