I am approaching an exchange on a house in Hatch and Old Basing and my mum and dad have sent the exchange deposit to my property lawyer. I am now told that as the deposit has not come from me my conveyancing practitioner needs to disclose this to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the lender about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?
Your conveyancing practitioner is obliged to check with the bank to make sure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only reveal this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I am about to put a bid on a leasehold property in Hatch and Old Basing. The estate agents advise that it is normal for flats in Hatch and Old Basing to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am getting a loan with Virgin. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 69 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We are aiming to move property in January. Should my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Hatch and Old Basing. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across this page.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the property agent but this can only occur once the vendors solicitors confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. After that you can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a conveyancing in Hatch and Old Basing or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Hatch and Old Basing.
Are all Hatch and Old Basing Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.
Is it the case that all Hatch and Old Basing conveyancing solicitors on the Skipton conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Skipton conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the SRA. The majority of lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be regulated by the CLC.
The deeds to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Hatch and Old Basing 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be recorded by HMLR with a Title Number. It is possible to conduct a search at the Land Registry, find your house and get current copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually retain a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for a small fee.
I was recommended by a few selling agents in Hatch and Old Basing to choose a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers over alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t give any commission for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.