We are purchasing our first house. Our lawyer has e-mailedto enquire if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we in the dark as to what's appropriate for conveyancing in Wylam
The quantity and type of Wylam conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you properly comprehend what information each search could supply. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If uncertain, ask your conveyancer to guide you.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Wylam. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 17/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Wylam differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Wylam come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Wylam usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Wylam or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Wylam is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?
Flying freeholds in Wylam are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Wylam you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Wylam may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I am selling my house. My previous conveyancers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Wylam if that makes things easier.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Wylam. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Wylam for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?
You may find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, 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 regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.