How up to date is your search tool for Nefyn conveyancing solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel? Do TSB send you an updated list?
Nefyn conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Nefyn. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Are all Nefyn Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing list of approved firms?
A selection of banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Nefyn. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Leeds Building Society have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As your lender is Leeds Building Society your lawyer must follow the conveyancing requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Leeds Building Society. The CML Handbook stipulates minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Leeds Building Society where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Nefyn.
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, TSB are being a right pain. The Nefyn solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but TSB are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do TSB have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that TSB have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why TSB may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Nefyn prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold home.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Nefyn. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Nefyn to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
We are four weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Nefyn. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A conveyancer would need to be really bad in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been sent? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental charges and delays. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Nefyn