Last April we completed a house move in Boldon. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted as part of conveyancing in Boldon?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Boldon. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor completes a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers provided is misleading, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Boldon.
I have 70 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Boldon. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the home buying as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Boldon. Do I receive the keys to the property on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will use a local conveyancing solicitor in Boldon?
On the day of completion you do not need to go to the conveyancers office in Boldon. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the completion advance to the owner’s lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be able to collect the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.
Can you point me to a directory of Bank of Ireland panel conveyancers in Boldon on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings visible over the internet. Where you are looking for a Boldon solicitor on the Bank of Ireland please use our facility.
My offer was accepted on a property in Boldon on 11/6/2025, valuation was booked five days after, all came back fine. Property lawyer appointed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to HSBC and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for HSBC to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the HSBC conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Boldon ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to grant a loan on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Boldon. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Boldon especially if they are familiar with such properties in Boldon.
I am selling my house. My previous conveyancers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Boldon if that affects matters.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Boldon. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.