I am about to complete on the purchase of a property in Trafford Park but as a result of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner of £2k by way of a reduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of the conveyancing process however Aldermore are not allowing this. Why were they notified?
Your property lawyer that is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel is obliged to advise Aldermore of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your solicitor to report the price change to Aldermore then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Aldermore and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Trafford Park.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Trafford Park. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 7/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I have todayfound out that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Trafford Park for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Trafford Park conveyancing specialists.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Trafford Park in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Trafford Park. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Is it possible to transfer to a new conveyancer as I need to find a firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing list. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Trafford Park round the corner but she is not approved by Nationwide Building Society
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Trafford Park on the Nationwide Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Trafford Park. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare charges for conveyancing solicitors in Trafford Park and throughout England and Wales.
I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Trafford Park for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
One can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training reasons.