My mortgage broker has asked me for my Ellesmere law firm’s panel member for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have called my local Ellesmere office but they don't know it.
Have you tried contacting your Ellesmere conveyancer about this?. Most Ellesmere law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Ellesmere. The estate agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Ellesmere to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a mortgage with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has Seventy One years unexpired.
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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
What does a local search tell me about the house I am buying in Ellesmere?
Ellesmere conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Ellesmere conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Ellesmere. Now, I need the documents but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Ellesmere of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Ellesmere in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to give a mortgage on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ellesmere. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My father has urged me to instruct his conveyancers in Ellesmere. Do I follow his advice?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Ellesmere conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the conveyancer that you are considering.