I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hersham. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 22/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I am helping my step-mother sell her property in Hersham. Does the conveyancing solicitor order the energy assessment or do I organise this?

After the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates was left as a required component of moving house. An energy assessment needs to be commissioned prior to the property being advertised. It is not a task that lawyers ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a Hersham conveyancing solicitor they might be willing to arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with reputable Hersham accredited person

We had chosen conveyancers located in Hersham on the Leeds Building Society solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental amount for handling the Leeds Building Society mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Leeds Building Society?

As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your property lawyer may charge a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by Leeds Building Society but by your Hersham lawyer. Some firms on the Leeds Building Society panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

I am expecting a OIP from Nottingham 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 Nottingham recommend any Hersham solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

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

What can a local search reveal concerning the house we're buying in Hersham?

Hersham conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Hersham conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

In searching the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Hersham it shows results of numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for me?

The ideal way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Hersham or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Hersham differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three fee estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the charges are assured not to increase.

Are there any apps to help search for a Hersham conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to twentykilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Hersham and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Hersham. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.