Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Fakenham is not on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of his conveyancing?
It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator revealed that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Fakenham conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.
The owners of the house we are hoping to buy have appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Fakenham who has suggested a preliminary contract with a non-refundable deposit 10k. Are such agreements sensible?
Exclusivity agreements are contracts between a property owner and prospective acquirer giving the buyer a ‘clear field’ to purchase the premises within a prescribed time frame. Essentially, an exclusivity agreement is a contract specifying that you should have a contract at a later date being the contract for the actual sale. It tends to be utilised for buyer protection though in many situations, the seller may enjoy an upside from such agreements as well. There are various pros and cons to using an agreement but you should to check with your conveyancer but note that it may end up costing you more in conveyancing charges. For these reasons these contracts are rare when it comes to conveyancing in Fakenham.
I am buying a terrace house in Fakenham. Our aim is to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to ascertain if these alterations are prohibited?
Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Fakenham will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prohibit certain changes or need the consent of another owner. Some extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
I am buying a property in Fakenham. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Leeds Building Society be concerned?
As your lender is Leeds Building Society your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Leeds Building Society. The CML Handbook contains minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Leeds Building Society where a lease fails to comply with these provisions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Fakenham.
My offer was accepted on a property in Fakenham on 25/11/2025, valuation was booked 2 days after, all came back fine. Property lawyer appointed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Clydesdale and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Clydesdale to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
My company is hoping to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Fakenham for below £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Fakenham, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or phone us so that we may supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.
I am 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been directed to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Fakenham. I am am extremely frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
A lawyer would have to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new contact details and have the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating expenses and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Fakenham