We see that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Santander conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Brondesbury?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Santander conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Brondesbury.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Brondesbury. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 7/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

My solicitor has informed me that breach of easement insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Brondesbury conveyancing?

The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Yorkshire Building Society and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Is it the case that all Brondesbury CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the TSB conveyancing panel?

A selection of lenders now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their panels.

We were going to get a OIP from Coventry BS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Coventry BS recommend any Brondesbury solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Brondesbury solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Coventry BS through the process.

Will my solicitor be asking questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Brondesbury.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Brondesbury. There are those who purchase a property in Brondesbury, completely aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that can be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in Brondesbury. The standard property information forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard inquiry of the seller to find out if the property has suffered from flooding. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not notified by the seller, then a purchaser could issue a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect reply. The purchaser’s solicitors may also carry out an enviro search. This will reveal whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be made.

I am buying a new build flat in Brondesbury. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brondesbury

The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.