When does exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Aldersbrook and do I need to attend the solicitors branch?
If you are round the corner to our conveyancing solicitors in Aldersbrook you are invited in to sign documents. However, the lender approved solicitors we recommend supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is necessary for the firm to address the formalities when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a long "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Aldersbrook)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Aldersbrook. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Aldersbrook. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How do I make a complaint?
Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.
About to purchase maisonette in Aldersbrook. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Aldersbrook conveyancing practitioner is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
I've digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Aldersbrook solicitor - who is on the TSB conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
TSB will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually TSB will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your lawyer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Aldersbrook postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with TSB, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Aldersbrook.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Aldersbrook is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?
Flying freeholds in Aldersbrook are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Aldersbrook you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Aldersbrook may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Aldersbrook and how can your lawyers assist?
The 1954 Act provides protection to commercial leaseholders, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Aldersbrook is one of our many areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based
We have been advised by numerous family members to expect up to two months for Aldersbrook conveyancing to complete.This was four weeks ago. The draft contract was only sent from the vendors lawyer last week so does the time start running now?
No official countdown exists for conveyancing in Aldersbrook, or any location. You simply have to make sure your finances are in place and in due course the rest will come to you eventually.