My financial adviser says he needs my High Peak solicitor’s panel member for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have tried my local High Peak branch but they don't know it.
Have you tried contacting your High Peak property lawyer about this?. They should have a central record lender panel numbers.
Last September we completed a house move in High Peak. We have noticed several issues with the property which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been ordered as part of conveyancing in High Peak?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in High Peak. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller fills in a form referred to as a SPIF. answers proves to be inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in High Peak.
Completed the sale of my flat in High Peak last March but the buyer keeps texting daily complaining that her solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?
Following your house sale your lawyer is duty bound to send the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. If applicable, your lawyer should also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion procedures peculiar conveyancing in High Peak.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in High Peak. The property agents tell me that it is the norm for flats in High Peak to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 29/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in High Peak. I have a mortgage agreed with Aldermore. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Aldermore, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in High Peak. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in May 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Bank of Ireland are being a right pain. The High Peak solicitor who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Bank of Ireland are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Bank of Ireland have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Bank of Ireland have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Bank of Ireland may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.