Is the fact that my solicitor in Wallington is not on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s work?
It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Wallington conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.
Please help. My Wallington solicitor is advising me that she is duty bound toorder Wallington conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Santanderapproved lawyer panel. Is my conveyancer correct?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. As you are obtaining a mortgage with a bank your lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your conveyancer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook conditions . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Wallington conveyancing searches.
Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Wallington even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for instance where I intend to acquire a shop in Wallington with a loan from Santander?
The service is primarily there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Wallington but we have recorded at the bottom of this page a selection of Wallington commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the company directly to see if they can also act for Santander
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Wallington. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 13/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Wallington. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?
Given that you have now exchanged you must instruct a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you are faced with a pending deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. An auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your conveyancer will need. If you have purchased leasehold premises the legal papers may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You should hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that you have funds in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
I am purchasing a detached bungalow in Wallington. Our aim is to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will legal investigations on the property include investigations to ascertain if these works were previously refused?
Your property lawyer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Wallington can occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain changes or require the consent of another owner. Some extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Can I be sure that the Wallington conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Wallington obtaining recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.
All being well we will complete the sale of our £450,000 garden flat in Wallington next Monday. The management company has quoted £420 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Wallington?
Wallington conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually results in administration charges raised by freeholders :
-
Completing pre-contract enquiries
Where consent is required before sale in Wallington
Copies of the building insurance and schedule
Deeds of covenant upon sale
Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Wallington conveyancing firm to help?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Wallington conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Wallington residence is 21 & 23 Carshalton Grove in May 2009. the Tribunal adopted the figures presented as the premiums payable by the Applicant i.e. a total of £20,750. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 72 years.