I am getting a mortgage with Santander. I intend to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Clerkenwell. Does the Santander Solicitor panel exclude Licensed Conveyancers?
The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Clerkenwell. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 28/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I am purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Clerkenwell. The intention is to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will legal conveyancing on the property include enquiries to determine if these alterations are permitted?
Your solicitor will review the registered title as conveyancing in Clerkenwell can sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of changes or require the permission of another owner. Many extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
My solicitor has informed me that breach of easement insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Clerkenwell?
The appropriate level of breach of easement indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.
We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from RBS as we intend to carry out renovations to our property in Clerkenwell. Do we need to select a nearby Clerkenwell solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
RBS don't usually instruct a member of their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS panel.
How does conveyancing in Clerkenwell differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Clerkenwell approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because house builders in Clerkenwell typically purchase the site, 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 conveyancers 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 Clerkenwell or who has acted in the same development.
My father has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Clerkenwell. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm you're are thinking of instructing.
Online research suggests that Clerkenwell solicitors are more costly than licensed conveyancers in Clerkenwell when it comes to buying a property. So is it better if I use a conveyancer or a solicitor where I am purchasing for my home move in Clerkenwell.
When it comes to conveyancing in Clerkenwell the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.