I have just been advised by my financial adviser that my Eastcote the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Solicitor panel. How can I be sure if this is correct?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your Eastcote lawyer directly. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Eastcote conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
How up to date is your database of Eastcote solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? Do Yorkshire BS send you an updated list?
Eastcote conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Eastcote. The estate agents tell me that it is standard for flats in Eastcote to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am getting a mortgage with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 69 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. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Eastcote differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Eastcote approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because new home sellers in Eastcote typically purchase the real estate, 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 Eastcote or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Eastcote is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Eastcote are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Eastcote you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Eastcote may decide 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.
Are there any apps to help search for a Eastcote solicitor on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am happy to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the lawyer.
You can use the search on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Eastcote conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Eastcote conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to see if they are on the Alliance & Leicester member panel