How up to date is your database of Chatteris solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel? Do RBS send you an updated list?

Chatteris conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the RBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from RBS directly.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Chatteris. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 4/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

When it comes to lenders such as Leeds Building Society, do Chatteris solicitors incur a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Is it the case that all Chatteris solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Bank of Ireland. Chatteris conveyancing practitioners were instructed. How long does it take for Bank of Ireland to forward the offer to the property lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Bank of Ireland done the valuation? Have you advised Bank of Ireland as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

Am I best advised to choose a Chatteris conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can handle the legal work however his firm is located 400kilometers drive away.

The benefit of a high street Chatteris conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute paperwork, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Chatteris know how is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and in the main were content that must surpass using an unknown Chatteris conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being local.

What makes a Chatteris lease problematic?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Chatteris. Most leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Insurance obligations

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Santander, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Britannia all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in Chatteris, conveyancing having been completed February 2011. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Chatteris with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2078

With only 53 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £27,600 and £31,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.