I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Taverham. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :

My partner and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Taverham and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Taverham conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Taverham. Having lived in Taverham for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I am downsizing from my property. My past solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Taverham if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Taverham. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Taverham. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Taverham ?

The majority of houses in Taverham are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Taverham in which case you should be looking for a Taverham conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.

Taverham Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

How many years remain on the lease? It is important to be aware if changing the roof or some other major work is due in the foreseeable future that will be shared by the tenants and could well materially increase the the service fees or require a one off payment. Generally speaking the cost for major works tend not to be incorporated into the maintenance charges, albeit that some managing agents in Taverham obliged tenants to pay into a reserve fund created for the specific intention of establishing a fund for major works.

I am an executor of my recently deceased aunt’s Will, with a property in Taverham which is to be marketed. The house is unregistered at the Land Registry and I'm told that some purchasers will insist that it is in place before they'll move forward. What's the mechanism for this?

In the situation you refer to it seems sensible to seek to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and official copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.