We are hoping to buy a 2 bedroom flat in Kineton with a mortgage. We like our Kineton conveyancer, but the lender advise she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to select one of the bank panel firms or retain our Kineton conveyancing practitioner as well as pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. This feels very unfair; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Kineton conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

I have 7378 less than 75 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Kineton. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?

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 23/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as FTB of a ground floor flat in Kineton. Do I collect the keys to the property on the completion date from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will use a local conveyancing solicitor in Kineton?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be able to pick up the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen early afternoon.

How can we tell if a Kineton conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Kineton obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

My wife and I are spending time looking at flats in Kineton and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a conveyancing practitioner appointed at this point? I will be getting a mortgage with Aldermore.

It would be wise to instigate your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the EA. Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

How do I identify a Kineton solicitor on the Skipton Building Society conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am willing to travel upto 25miles to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the tool on this page. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Kineton conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Kineton conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to see if they are on the Skipton Building Society panel

I am intending to let out my leasehold flat in Kineton. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

A small minority of properties in Kineton do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

Kineton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

It would be prudent to discover as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical issues such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their service. On a final note, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and precisely how they are spending that money. Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the block? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?