What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Stretton?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Stretton or throughout Staffordshire is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for confrontation between you and others involved in the transaction. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and even potentially the bank. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Stretton an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.
Sometimes a third party with a vested interest will attempt to persuade you that you should follow their advice. As an example, the selling agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is contrary to your lawyers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Stretton. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 7/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
How can we know in advance if a Stretton conveyancing solicitor on the TSB panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Stretton seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Stretton. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.
I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Nationwide. Is it usual for Nationwide to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Stretton is approved on their conveyancing panel? Nationwide have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nationwide to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
three months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Stretton concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Stretton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Stretton approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Stretton usually buy 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 Stretton or who has acted in the same development.