I am under pressure from the seller of a property in Gedling to exchange within four weeks. What can I do to quicken up the conveyancing process?
In a situation where the seller is applying pressure for your conveyancing it is highly recommended that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will benefit local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they could have transacted previoushouses in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Gedling conveyancing lawyer. Second, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that nearly one in five of Gedling conveyancing deals are held up or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s solicitor was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the home move being delayed by as much as 21 days. It is said that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home moves every year. Most Gedling conveyancing practices can not act for certain lenders so do check as early as possible.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Gedling. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
is it true that all Gedling conveyancing solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. Many banks do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
How can we tell if a Gedling conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Gedling obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
We were going to get a AIP from Santander this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Santander recommend any Gedling solicitors on the Santander conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Gedling solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Santander conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Santander through the process.
How does conveyancing in Gedling differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Gedling come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Gedling tend to 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 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 Gedling or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Gedling is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?
Flying freeholds in Gedling are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Gedling you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Gedling may determine 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.
Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the lender conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the lender approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?
Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the lender conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.