Are you able to vouch for a TSB allowed Oundle conveyancing practice who can have us moved in within less than a month? Would it be better to use a local Oundle practice or a national firm?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Oundle conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Oundle. Approach two or three law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your time frames together with your reasons and ask for an assurance on your deadline. Choose the lawyer that you trust.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Oundle. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 4/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Oundle and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Oundle. Having lived in Oundle for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I'm buying a new build house in Oundle with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not inform my solicitor about this deal as it will impact my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I am seeking to acquire a repression property in Oundle and the bank selling demand completion within a month. Can a conveyancer meet that timeframe? Would it be better to instruct a local Oundle firm or an online conveyancer that professes to offer speedy conveyancing?
Attend your Oundle high street. Go in to a couple of solicitor’s offices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your needs and try and obtain a commitment on deadlines. Appoint the firm that comes across as most trustworthy. You need to select a lawyer on the list of conveyancing practitioners acceptable to your bank.