My partner and I are only a couple days away from an exchange on a flat in Wood Green and my parents have transferred the exchange deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has not arrived from me my solicitor needs to make a notification to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the mortgage company he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the lender concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?
Your conveyancer is duty bound to check with lender to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Wood Green conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel?
Wood Green conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.
I have 70 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Wood Green. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 25/7/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am aiming to move house in October. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Wood Green. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across this site.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the estate agent however this should only happen when the previous owners conveyancers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be collected. You can advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Wood Green or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Wood Green.
My partner and I have organised a further advance on our home loan from Clydesdale as we want to carry out improvements to our home in Wood Green. Do we need to appoint a high street Wood Green solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?
Clydesdale do not ordinarily appoint a member of their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Clydesdale list.
After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Wood Green. My mortgage broker suggested a property lawyer. I paid an advanced payment of £150. Soon after, the lawyer contacted me to say that they were not on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Lloyds panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
Should I be concerned that third parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a web based conveyancing firm rather than a local Wood Green conveyancing practice?
As with many professional services, often input from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may recommend lawyers to choose. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there may be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to appoint your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that some lenders have an approved list of law firms you must use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.
In sourcing the web for the words cheap conveyancing in Wood Green it reveals many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for my move?
The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Wood Green or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Wood Green vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four estimates from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to increase.