Our Newark solicitor has discovered an inconsistency when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation survey and what is in the conveyancing documents. My solicitor says that he must ensure that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s approach right?
Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.
We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Newark who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Newark.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold apartment in Newark. The selling agents tell me that it is standard for flats in Newark to have less than 75 years remaining. I am obtaining a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years unexpired.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Newark. Will the solicitor commission the energy assessment or should I organise this?
Following the demise of HIPs, EPC’s became a compulsory component of moving property. An energy performance certificate must be to hand before the property is marketed. It is not something that solicitors normally organise. If you are using a Newark conveyancing lawyer they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with long established local accredited person
We are due to move home in June. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Newark. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen before I stumbled across your page.
On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from your property agent however this can only be done after the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can help you find a conveyancing in Newark or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Newark.
I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Coventry BS. Is it usual for Coventry BS to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Newark is approved on their conveyancing panel? Coventry BS have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.
A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Coventry BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years past for my conveyancing in Newark. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Newark of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Are there any apps to help search for a Newark solicitor on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.
Feel free to make use of the facility on this website. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Newark conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Newark conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society member panel