My mortgage broker has requested my Blandford Forum solicitor’s panel reference for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Blandford Forum branch but they cant find it on their system.
Have you tried speaking to your Blandford Forum property lawyer about this?. They retain a central record lender panel numbers.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Blandford Forum is more expensive?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Blandford Forum and elsewhere usually involve more due diligence compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes lease investigation, communicating with the landlord concerning the service of required notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, procuring the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first granted.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Blandford Forum. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 31/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Blandford Forum differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Blandford Forum come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in Blandford Forum tend to purchase the land, 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 Blandford Forum or who has acted in the same development.
I am selling my house. My former lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Blandford Forum if that makes things easier.
You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Blandford Forum. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
My lawyers in Blandford Forum have advised me that they can not locate my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with the bank. Is it case that being on the bank conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?
Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the bank Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the mortgage company directly.