We note that you have a post code search directory listing firms on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Brompton?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Brompton.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Brompton. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Is it correct that all Brompton CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing list of approved firms?
It is true that some banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of firms.
We previously chose conveyancers located in Brompton on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me an additional amount for the legal aspects of the Kent Reliance mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Kent Reliance?
Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your lawyer is entitled to levy a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by Kent Reliance but by your Brompton conveyancer. Numerous firms on the Kent Reliance panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many firms include it on their overall fee.
I'm spending time viewing apartments in Brompton and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a solicitor in place at this stage? I intend to finance via a home loan with Skipton.
You should start requesting conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are obtaining a mortgage with Skipton, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
We are selling our property in Brompton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Brompton conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Brompton. We have lived in Brompton for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
How does conveyancing in Brompton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Brompton come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Brompton usually buy 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Brompton or who has acted in the same development.
What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Brompton conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Brompton conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Brompton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
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How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Brompton conveyancing firm to represent me?
Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Brompton conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Brompton premises is Flat 3 47 Cadogan Square in December 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable to the landord by the leaseholder for the lease extension was £732,935 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 13.33 years.