I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Alrewas. I I would like to check whether they are on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you help?

You should call your conveyancer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you can call Chelsea Building Society who may be able to assist.

There is lots of information on this site regarding conveyancing in Alrewas but can you isolate your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Alrewas

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Alrewas conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Alrewas. Does the conveyancer arrange an energy performance certificate or do I organise this?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments was kept a mandatory component of moving house. An energy assessment should be commissioned before the property is marketed. It is not something that solicitors ordinarily organise. Where you are instructing a Alrewas conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange energy performance certificates given their contacts with reputable local providers

I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Bank of Ireland. Is it usual for Bank of Ireland to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Alrewas is approved on their conveyancing panel? Bank of Ireland have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Bank of Ireland to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Alrewas. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Alrewas

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Alrewas ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Alrewas. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How and when do I pay stamp duty chargeable for my purchase in Alrewas?

The property lawyer should fill out a Land Transaction Return Form for you as part of your Alrewas purchase transaction for signature. On completion your lawyer will submit the Land Transaction Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the money - discharge any land tax liability for you.