Last March we completed a house move in Rainham. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we consider were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Rainham?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Rainham. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner answers a questionnaire referred to as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers ends up being inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Rainham.
Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Rainham is more expensive?
Rainham leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving appropriate notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rainham. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/7/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Is it the case that all Rainham CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Is it the case that all Rainham solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As solicitors, in order to be on the Kent Reliance approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Many banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the CLC.
Having read lots of mortgage guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Rainham solicitor - who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?
Lloyds will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Lloyds will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Rainham postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Lloyds, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Rainham.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Rainham in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold house.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Rainham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a property in Swansea but live in Rainham. My lawyer (approximately 250 kilometers from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Rainham to witness this legal document for me?
strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Rainham