Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Aldermanbury. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We are downsizing from our house in Aldermanbury and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Aldermanbury. We have lived in Aldermanbury for many years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)
I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Aldermanbury before instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Aldermanbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Aldermanbury especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Aldermanbury.
How simple is it to swap firm as I need to appoint one who is on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel. I had appointed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Aldermanbury round the corner but she is not approved by Accord Mortgages Ltd
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Aldermanbury on the Accord Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Aldermanbury. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Aldermanbury.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Aldermanbury. I happened to chance upon a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?