We are about to exchange buying a house in Woodhouse Eaves but as a consequence of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate reparation from the current proprietors of £3k in the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement but Santander are not allowing this. Why were they involved?
The property lawyer that is on the Santander approved list is required to inform Santander of any changes to the sale price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to disclose the price change to Santander then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Santander and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Woodhouse Eaves.
The Woodhouse Eaves conveyancing firm that I appointed last week on my house acquisition in Woodhouse Eaves have suddenly closed. I chose them because I had to have a solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel and my preferred Woodhouse Eaves lawyer was not. I cut them a cheque for two hundred pounds in advance. What do I do now?
Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then let them know immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You should appoint new lawyers that are on the TSB conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new solicitors should be in a position to assist.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Woodhouse Eaves?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Woodhouse Eaves. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
About to purchase a new build flat in Woodhouse Eaves. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Woodhouse Eaves
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
I am looking to sell my property. My previous solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Woodhouse Eaves if that affects matters.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Woodhouse Eaves. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.
I have just found out that one of the directors of the solicitors acting on the purchase conveyancing in Woodhouse Eaves is an aunty of the seller. Is this permitted?
On the basis that there is no conflict of interest this should be fine. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions on this. For example for RBS - Direct Line as of 14/3/2026, the requirements read as follows :