My IFA says he needs my Knighton solicitor’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I discover this. I have e-mailed my local Knighton office but they have not got back to me yet.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Knighton conveyancing practitioner . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.
My Knighton conveyancer has spotted a discrepancy between the assumptions in the home valuation survey and what is in the title deeds. My solicitor says that he must ensure that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s stance appropriate?
Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
We see that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Knighton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the UBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Knighton.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Knighton. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 24/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Can I be sure that the Knighton conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Knighton seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Knighton. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
Clydesdale have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a apartment in Knighton has been accepted, now what?
The estate agent will need to be informed of your conveyancing practitioner's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the bank’s panel). Telephone Clydesdale or your financial adviser and finalise any outstanding documentation. Clydesdale will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days to receive the mortgage offer. Clydesdale will issue the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Knighton.