My wife and I are approaching an exchange on a house in Whissendine and my parents have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now informed that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my lawyer needs to disclose this to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the lender regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?
The property lawyer is duty bound to clarify with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only disclose this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Whissendine. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I need some quick conveyancing in Whissendine as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not obtaining a mortgage you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Whissendine the following are examples of issues that can appear and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
Taking into account that I am about to part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a property in Whissendine I wish to have a conversation with the lawyer concerning thehouse move in advance of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor due to be doing your conveyancing in Whissendine.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a matter number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Whissendine should be the figure that you end up paying.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but reside in Whissendine. My conveyancer (based 260 miles awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Whissendine who can witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are located in Whissendine
I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Whissendine. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Whissendine should include some of the following:
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It needs to be made clear to you if the lease permits you to add or upgrade aspects of the premises- you must be made aware as to whether it relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is mandated necessary You would want to be sent a copy of the lease Specifying your rights in respect of the communal areas in the building.E.G., does the lease permit a right of way over a path or hallways? Repair and maintenance of the property Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice?
I bought a 2 bed flat in Whissendine, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Whissendine with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2103
You have 78 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £7,600 and £8,800 as well as costs.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.