Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in The Park is not identified on my mortgage company's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of his work?

It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the The Park conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

I have just over seventy years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in The Park. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining 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 17/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I am assisting my step-mother sell her flat in The Park. Does the conveyancer commission the EPC or do I organise this?

Following the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates remained a mandatory part of selling a property. An EPC should be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers normally arrange. Where you are instructing a The Park conveyancing solicitor they may be willing to arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established The Park assessors

I happen to be the only beneficiary of my late father’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in The Park. The The Park property was put into my name in July. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my property ownership could be regarded the same way as though I had purchased the house in July. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be impacted by that. How practical a view lenders take of it, depend on the bank as this clause primarily exists to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of properties.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Skipton are being problematic. The The Park solicitor who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Skipton are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Skipton have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Skipton have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Skipton 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.

My company is wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in The Park for under 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in The Park, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and nuances of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or call us so that we can supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

I previously informed by my mortgage company that their approved lawyers operate no completion no charge basis for conveyancing in The Park. Our purchase fell through and now the conveyancers have invoiced for search fees! They say the fees are nothing to do with their fees!

The Park conveyancing search costs are disbursements not legal fees as these are payable to a third party.