We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in West Malling?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in West Malling.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in West Malling. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 5/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are a common reason for hinderance in West Malling conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in West Malling.
I'm buying my first flat in West Malling benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about this side-deal as it will impact my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I opted to have a survey done on a house in West Malling before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders will not give a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in West Malling. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in West Malling to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I'm remortgaging my current house to a buy to let mortgage with Birmingham Midshires and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a deposit on a second property. The area we are looking at is West Malling. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and tie in the transactions?
Do use our search tool on this site to check that the lawyers are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are your conveyancer should be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you solicitor and communicate your desired outcome and needs.