Can conveyancing in Thurmaston to be concluded inside 3 weeks?
First, If the seller is applying time constraints to sign contracts it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will benefit local relationships and knowledge. It is possible that they would have handled otherhomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Thurmaston conveyancing lawyer. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is understood that 18% of Thurmaston conveyancing transactions are suspended or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the conveyancing being held up by as much as 21 days. It is believed that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Almost all Thurmaston conveyancing firms can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Thurmaston. The property agents assure me that it is usual for flats in Thurmaston to have less than 75 years remaining. I am expecting a loan with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 69 years left.
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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I buying a detached bungalow in Thurmaston. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these works were previously refused?
Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Thurmaston can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit categories of changes or need the consent of another owner. Many extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
We previously appointed solicitors based in Thurmaston on the Barclays solicitor panel. They are now charging me an additional charge for handling the Barclays mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Barclays?
As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer may levy a fee for this. This charge is not set by Barclays but by your Thurmaston property lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Barclays panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.
I have a mortgage with RBS for my property in Thurmaston. Conveyancing was finalised months ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform RBS?
You must advise RBS prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of RBS’s mortgage conditions. It may be that RBS will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact RBS directly. You need not do this via a RBS conveyancing panel firm.
My partner and I are downsizing from our house in Thurmaston and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Thurmaston conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Thurmaston. Having lived in Thurmaston for many years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? 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 illness)
I am using a search engine for the words conveyancing in Thurmaston it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?
The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and family who have purchased a property in Thurmaston or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Thurmaston differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.