I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Sutton in Ashfield. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Sutton in Ashfield what would it be?
It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Sutton in Ashfield conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
My wife and I have arranged a further advance on our home loan from Nottingham as we intend to carry out improvements to our house in Sutton in Ashfield. Are we obliged to appoint a bricks and mortar Sutton in Ashfield solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?
Nottingham don't usually instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nottingham panel.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Barclays. Sutton in Ashfield conveyancing lawyers were selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Barclays?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Barclays conducted the valuation? Have you informed Barclays as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Barclays conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
I require expedited conveyancing in Sutton in Ashfield as I am faced with an ultimatum to complete in less than 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Sutton in Ashfield the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I have recentlydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Sutton in Ashfield for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sutton in Ashfield conveyancing specialists.
Given that I will soon part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on 3 bedroom house in Sutton in Ashfield I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning thehome move prior to instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the solicitor who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Sutton in Ashfield.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a file reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Sutton in Ashfield should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.
As a tenant I am on the hook for a maintenance fee for my ground floor flat in Sutton in Ashfield. As a result of personal circumstances I fell into arrears with remittance. I negotiated a settlement plan but there is still a couple of left to be paid.
I am under pressure to sell and I am nervous that this will hold me back if I have to settle the amount due now. I'd like to sell up and then discharge the arrears from the completion monies - is this achievable?
You should check with the conveyancer handling your Sutton in Ashfield conveyancing but it may be possible to arrange for the outstanding amount to be transferred to the buyers. The purchase price payable would be reduced to reflect the amount of debt they take on. They could then deal with the outstanding monies once they are the owners.