I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Welshpool. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as a first time buyer of a two bedroom flat in Welshpool. Do I pick up the keys to the property on completion from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Welshpool?
There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Your solicitors will arrange to send the completion advance to the owner’s lawyers, and once they have received this, you will be invited to receive the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
We are buying a terrace house in Welshpool. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to determine if these works were previously refused?
Your conveyancer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Welshpool can occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain works or require the consent of another owner. Many extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas 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 prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
We expect to receive a AIP from Virgin Money this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Virgin Money recommend any Welshpool solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Welshpool solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Virgin Money through the process.
Is it necessary to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when purchasing a residence in Welshpool?
Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may expect lawyers handling conveyancing in Welshpool to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
Should I be wary about estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm rather than a local Welshpool conveyancing company?
As with many professional services, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all suggest conveyancers to instruct. Sometimes the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that the majority of mortgage providers specify a panel list of solicitors you have to use for the lender related work in your home move.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Welshpool for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Anyone can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded call for training purposes.