I can't travel far from South Acton. What is the rationale as to why all South Acton conveyancers are not on all lender panels?
Even though it may seem unfair for lenders to limit who can act for them, from the public’s or lawyer’s point of view, the other side of the coin is that lending institutions are becoming ever more anxious and consider it crucial to protect them against mortgage fraud. As a consequence of this concern banks have restricted their conveyancing panel to a size that they are happy to control.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in South Acton. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 1/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
The deeds to our home are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in South Acton 5 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?
These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer should be aware precisely where to locate all the suitable paperwork so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. Where duplicates can’t be located, your lawyer may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your premises.
How does conveyancing in South Acton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in South Acton contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because new home sellers in South Acton usually acquire the land, 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 property lawyers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in South Acton or who has acted in the same development.
We are 18 days into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in South Acton. I am not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?
They would need to be really bad in order to consider changing them. Has the loan offer been generated? If so you must advise them of the new conveyancer and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid added charges and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in South Acton