Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Rutland. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Rutland before appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to issue a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rutland. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My business partner and I are looking to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed charges for commercial conveyancing in Rutland for less than 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Rutland, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. As for the fees this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or telephone us so that we may provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.

We are one month into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the estate agent to perform conveyancing in Rutland. We are not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A lawyer would need to be very poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been generated? If so you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and have the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer should be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Rutland

I am buying a flat and cash is in place. My solicitor has been handed with two distinct forms of photographic ID, bank statement, multiple utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the money is legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Rutland conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Establishing of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.