Much to our surprise we have been told by our broker that my Old Swan solicitor is not on the lender Solicitor panel. How can I be sure if this is correct?
The first thing you need to do is to contact your Old Swan lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Old Swan conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.
Please could you suggest a Barnsley Building Society sanctioned Old Swan conveyancing lawyer who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a high street Old Swan practice or an internet comparison site?
We can recommend some very good Old Swan conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Old Swan. Go in to a couple of law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Explain your deadline together with the reasons and get a commitment on speed. Appoint the lawyer that appears most efficient.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Old Swan costs more?
Old Swan leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.
I have just over seventy years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Old Swan. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I used Wolstenholmes several years past for my conveyancing in Old Swan. Now, I need my files however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate 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 Old Swan 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.
How simple is it to use the search facility to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Old Swan on the panel for my lender?
Step one is to choose a bank such as National Westminster Bank, Virgin Money or Nottingham Building Society then type in your location such as Old Swan. Conveyancing practices in Old Swan and nationally should be listed.