We instructed a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Dereham today. Going through the Ts and Cs I noteI am on the hook for charges even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I go with them or choose a web based lawyer promising no completion no charge conveyancing in Dereham?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to offset those transactions that do not proceed. Do bear in mind that such arrangements tend not to cover expenditure such your Dereham conveyancing search costs.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Dereham. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 13/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :

How difficult is it to switch conveyancer as I have to select one who is on the Accord Mortgages Ltd conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Dereham five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Accord Mortgages Ltd

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Dereham 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 under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Dereham. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare costs for conveyancing solicitors in Dereham and throughout England and Wales.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Dereham what are the most frequent lease defects?

Leasehold conveyancing in Dereham is not unique. All leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain sections are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

A duty to insure the building A provision to repair to or maintain parts of the building

You will have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Santander, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Alliance & Leicester all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to withdraw.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Dereham - Sample of Queries before buying

What is the name of the managing agents? Does the lease have onerous restrictions? Are there any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the maintenance fees?

The solicitors handling our conveyancing in Dereham has forwarded documents to review that indicate that the land is unregistered with epitome documents. Surely all property in Dereham should be registered?

Whilst the vast majorities of properties in Dereham are now registered with HM Land Registry there are still a few that remain unregistered. Any property in Dereham that has been transferred since the late 1980’s will have been registered at the HMLR under the compulsory ‘first registration’ scheme. However, if a Dereham property has not changed hands in that time then it’s likely the old fashioned title deeds will be the only evidence of ownership.Many Dereham conveyancing practitioners will be familiar with such matters but where uncertainty exists the standard guidance presently seems to be for the seller to register it first and thereafter deal with the sale conveyance - this will predictably cause a significant delay.