I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Twickenham Park. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are the main cause of stalling in Twickenham Park conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Twickenham Park.
How does conveyancing in Twickenham Park differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Twickenham Park come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because house builders in Twickenham Park typically buy the real estate, 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 Twickenham Park or who has acted in the same development.
Is it simple use your search facility to find a conveyancing solicitor in Twickenham Park on the approved list for my mortgage?
1st pick a lender such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Clydesdale then choose your preferred area such as Twickenham Park. Conveyancing organisations in Twickenham Park and nationally will then be listed.
We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the property agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we appoint the agent's recommended solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer used to conveyancing in Twickenham Park
It is unlikely the owners are behind this. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Try to communicate with the owners directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to instruct your own,trusted Twickenham Park conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds pre-set by senior management.