We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Brundall recommended on your site but have come across some other fee calculations on the internet appear less expensive – why is this?

There are lots of conveyancers offering at first sight what seems to be cut price. We suggest that you think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks with regard to the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them highlight a bargain quote to catch your eye but hide additional costs in the fine print..

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Lloyds, do Brundall solicitors face a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are not aware of any lender fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

is it true that all Brundall solicitor practices on the RBS conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the RBS approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Many lenders do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be overseen by the CLC.

I am purchasing a property in Brundall. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Yorkshire BS be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Yorkshire BS your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements set out in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Yorkshire BS. The CML Handbook sets out minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Yorkshire BS where a lease fails to comply with these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Brundall.

Should our solicitor be raising enquiries regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Brundall.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Brundall. There are those who purchase a property in Brundall, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be carried out by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Brundall. The conventional set of information supplied to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual question of the seller to find out whether the premises has ever been flooded. If flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the seller, then a purchaser could commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an inaccurate response. A purchaser’s conveyancers may also order an environmental report. This should higlight if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be initiated.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Brundall 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?

In today’s world there are copies made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know precisely where to find all the relevant documentation so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. Where duplicates can’t be located, your lawyer may be able to put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your property.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Brundall. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brundall

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.