Much to our surprise we have been told by our estate agent that my Whitton the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain if this is indeed the case?
The best course of action for you to take is to call your Whitton conveyancer. You lawyer should notify you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Whitton conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Whitton. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am aiming to move property in October. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Whitton. Conveyancing lawyer was organised before I stumbled across this page.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the keys from your selling agent but this should only occur once the sellers conveyancers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. You will need to advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in Whitton or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Whitton.
When it comes to lenders such as TSB, do Whitton conveyancers incur a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any lender fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
We have agreed to purchase a house in Whitton. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. HSBC have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?
As you are obtaining a mortgage with HSBC your lawyer must check the formal requirements set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for HSBC. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to HSBC where a lease does not satisfy these requirements. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Whitton.
How does conveyancing in Whitton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Whitton come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Whitton tend to 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 used to new build conveyancing in Whitton or who has acted in the same development.
My brother has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Whitton. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.