I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Gloucester. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 7/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I can see plenty of here regarding conveyancing in Gloucester but what is your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Gloucester
We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Gloucester conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Gloucester
There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Gloucester and Solicitor partnerships in Gloucester who can help with your conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in transferring property. The two can deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.
My conveyancer has informed me that lack of planning permission insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Gloucester conveyancing?
The appropriate level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between HSBC Bank and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.
I need some fast conveyancing in Gloucester as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts within one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Gloucester the following are examples of what can crop up and adversely affect market value: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I have recentlybeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Gloucester for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Gloucester conveyancing specialists.
About to purchase a new build apartment in Gloucester. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gloucester
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Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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.
I am selling my house. My previous conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Gloucester if that makes a difference.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Gloucester. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.