My husband and I are purchasing a 3 bedroom flat in Hither Green with a mortgage. We have a Hither Green lawyer, but the mortgage company says he's not on their "panel". It appears that we have no choice but to appoint one of the bank panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Hither Green property lawyer and pay for one of their panel firms to represent them. This seems very unfair; are we not able to require that the mortgage company use our Hither Green lawyer ?
Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Hither Green conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hither Green. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Should I be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Hither Green conveyancing firm?
As with many service providers, often input from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many people with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies may suggest solicitors to appoint. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to choose your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that many lenders operate an approved list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.
We expect to complete our sale of a £150,000 maisonette in Hither Green next Friday. The management company has quoted £420 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Hither Green?
Hither Green conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes more often than not involves the purchaser’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address such questions most will be willing to assist. They are at liberty to levy a reasonable administration fee for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some cases it exceeds £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration fees, without which the invoice is technically not due. In reality one has no choice but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.
I own a two-bedroom flat in Hither Green. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for a lease extension?
Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Hither Green conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Hither Green residence is 18 Handen Road in April 2013. On 26 October 2012 District Judge Zimmels sitting at the Lambeth County Court made a Vesting Order that the Applicants be granted the right to acquire the freehold upon such terms and at such price determined by the LVT. The Tribunal arrived a figure of £39,535 as a valuation for the enfranchisement. This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired term was 69.05 years.
My husband and I are hoping to buy a 2 room apartmentin Hither Green with a loan from a mortgage company. We would like to retain our lawyer in Hither Green but our lender says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the our bank panel solicitors or keep our Hither Green solicitor and incur the extra legals for one of their panel ones to represent our bank. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that our bank use our Hither Green lawyer?
No, not really. The lender home loan issued is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank's conveyancing panel. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels, including many conveyancing solicitors in Hither Green : a mortgagee could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.