My wife and I have recently bought a property in Shortlands. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Shortlands?
The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Shortlands. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the legal transfer of property are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document called a SPIF. If the information turns out to be inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the seller 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 Shortlands.
Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Shortlands even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for example where I intend to buy an office in Shortlands with a mortgage from Accord Mortgages Ltd?
The service is predominantly used to get a quote from domestic conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands but we have listed towards the end of this page a few Shortlands commercial conveyancing firms. You should make contact with the solicitors directly to see if they can also act for Accord Mortgages Ltd
I am expecting a DIP from Yorkshire BS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Yorkshire BS recommend any Shortlands solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Shortlands solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Yorkshire BS through the process.
Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Shortlands. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?
All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.
My offer was accepted on a property in Shortlands on 11/5/2026, valuation was booked 2 days later, all came back fine. Solicitor appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Nottingham and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Are Nottingham entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Nottingham to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
How does conveyancing in Shortlands differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Shortlands come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Shortlands usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Shortlands or who has acted in the same development.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Shortlands is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Shortlands are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Shortlands you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands 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 property.
My business partner and I are planning to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive charges for commercial conveyancing in Shortlands for less than 1500k?
We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Shortlands, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a whole business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or telephone so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.