My IFA has asked me for my Williton lawyer’ panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Williton office but they have not responded to me.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Williton conveyancer . Most Williton conveyancing practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
Our lawyer has identified a defect with the lease for the flat we are buying in Williton. The seller’s lawyers have suggested title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our solicitor has advised that he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?
The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the risk of a conflict of interest, you and the mortgage company are the client. Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the lender can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your conveyancer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Williton. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 25/7/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Williton?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Williton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Williton prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Williton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Williton especially if they are familiar with such properties in Williton.
I am downsizing from my house. My past conveyancers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Williton if that makes a difference.
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