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

Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :

Is there a list of Santander panel solicitors in Heywood on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few lending institutions make their panel listings available on the web. Where you are in need of a Heywood conveyancer on the Santander please use our tool.

We previously instructed conveyancers locally in Heywood on the UBS solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental charge for the legal aspects of the UBS mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by UBS?

Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your property lawyer is entitled to charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by UBS but by your Heywood conveyancer. Numerous firms on the UBS panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but plenty of firms incorporate it on their overall fee.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Heywood. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

The deeds to our home are lost. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Heywood 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

As long as the title is registered the information relating to your ownership will be evidenced by HMLR with a Title Number. It is easy to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and obtain current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Heywood it brings up many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Heywood or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Heywood vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of three fee estimates from different conveyancers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

We have been informed by many friends to expect 6-8 weeks for Heywood conveyancing to complete.This was 3 ago. The draft contract was only forwarded from the vendors property lawyer a couple of days ago so now does it countdown?

There is no conventional countdown for conveyancing in Heywood, or any location. You just have to ensure that your finances are in order and in due course the rest will come together.