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

Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Kettering?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Kettering will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Kettering. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Kettering.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Kettering it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Kettering commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Kettering.

I have justbeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Kettering for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to see if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Kettering conveyancing specialists.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Kettering is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Kettering are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Kettering you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kettering may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Kettering. I've stumble upon a site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?