My IFA has asked me for my Lees law firm’s panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. How do I obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Lees branch but they have not responded to me.
Have you tried speaking to your Lees lawyer about this?. Most Lees law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Lees even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for example if I intend to acquire an office in Lees with a loan from Barclays ?
Our comparison service is predominantly there to help choose domestic conveyancing solicitors in Lees but we have listed at the bottom of this page a selection of Lees commercial conveyancing firms. You should speak with the firm directly to see if they can also act for Barclays
We expect to receive a OIP from Lloyds this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Lloyds recommend any Lees solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Lees solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Lloyds through the process.
It is unclear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Lees building society branch on a couple of occasions and was told it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Lees conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend based on their specific requirements. I have no idea who is right.
Your conveyancing practitioner must follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Lees on 13/11/2025, valuation was booked 2 days later, all came back fine. Conveyancer instructed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Santander and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Santander to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Santander conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Is it necessary to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a property in Lees?
Unless a previous purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors handling conveyancing in Lees to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Lees and how can you help?
The 1954 Act provides protection to commercial lessees, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a new tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Lees