Will conveyancers request money on account for my conveyancing in Mere?
If you are buying a property in Mere your lawyer will request that you put them with monies to cover the search fees. Normally this is asked for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the purchase price then this will be asked for shortly before exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Mere. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 27/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am planning on selling our home in Mere and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a national conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Mere. We have lived in Mere for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
How does conveyancing in Mere differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Mere approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because house builders in Mere tend to purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Mere or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Mere is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Mere are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Mere you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Mere 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 premises.