We previously selected conveyancers locally in Wollaton on the Principality solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a separate fee for handling the Principality mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Principality?
As unfair as it may appear, as long as it’s in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your property lawyer can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by Principality but by your Wollaton lawyer. Some firms on the Principality panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but plenty of practices include it on their overall fee.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Wollaton conveyancing lawyers are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from RBS?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have RBS conducted the survey? Have you informed RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Wollaton. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?
Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.
My friend recommended that if I am purchasing in Wollaton I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Wollaton conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and detailing important information about Wollaton around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Wollaton Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Wollaton Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Wollaton.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one round the corner in Wollaton I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Wollaton suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
If you need a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Wollaton and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides security of tenure to business lessees, giving them the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Wollaton
I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Wollaton for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
One can review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.
My fiance and I have just become aware that one of the partners of the conveyancing practice acting on the purchase conveyancing in Wollaton is an aunty of the vendor. Is this permitted?
Provided no conflict arises this is allowable. If you are needing mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Yorkshire Building Society as of 8/8/2025, the requirements read as follows :
* there is no conflict of interest and none arises during the transaction
* the firm is a partnership
* the conveyancer acting is not the borrower or a member of the borrower's immediate family