I am obtaining a mortgage with Halifax. My intention is to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Hackbridge. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel exclude Licensed Conveyancers?
The Halifax conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Do the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend handle auction conveyancing in Hackbridge?
We know of a number of auction practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Hackbridge is just one of the many locations in which our lawyers have offices.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Hackbridge. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
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. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 2/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Hackbridge is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Hackbridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Hackbridge you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hackbridge 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 residence.
Hoping to buy a property located in Hackbridge and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Hackbridge. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Hackbridge area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Hackbridge. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Hackbridge. I I would like to check if they are listed on the bank's approved list of lawyers. Can you or the bank confirm if they are on the panel?
One option is to phone the solicitor to enquire if they are on the bank's approved list. Alternatively please get in touch with us and we can investigate and revert. If they are not on the conveyancing panel we can certainly arrange a quality conveyancing solicitor in Hackbridge on the approved list for your mortgage company.