We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Church End?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Church End.

What does a local search reveal concerning the house my wife and I purchasing in Church End?

Church End conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search is essential in every Church End conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Church End. 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Church End

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Church End ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check 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 Church End. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I have been pointed in your direction by a number of property agents in Church End to find a conveyancer using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your services ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to give any referral fee for sending work to this site. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.