Can you help? My Frogmore solicitor is advising me that he is legally obliged toorder Frogmore conveyancing searches stemming from the fact thatthe firm are on the Lloydsconveyancing panel. Is my conveyancer correct?
Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your conveyancing practitioner has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook specifications . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Frogmore conveyancing searches.
How up to date is your search tool for Frogmore conveyancing solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel? Do Nottingham send you an updated list?
Frogmore conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nottingham directly.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Frogmore. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 6/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Frogmore. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Frogmore
-
The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Frogmore ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to give a loan on this type of home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Frogmore. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Frogmore to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Is it best to use a Frogmore conveyancing practitioner who is local to the property I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can execute the legal work however his firm is located 300miles drive away.
The benefit of a local Frogmore conveyancing firm is that you can attend the office to execute documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Frogmore know how is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and they were happy that must outweigh using an unfamiliar Frogmore conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.