We note that you have a search directory identifying firms on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Drakes Cross?

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

I have a semi-detached Victorian house in Drakes Cross. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Drakes Cross and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who completed the work.

I am buying a new build apartment in Drakes Cross. Conveyancing is daunting 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 Drakes Cross

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Drakes Cross prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

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

Is it simple use the search tool to find a conveyancing practitioner in Drakes Cross on the panel for my bank?

1st pick a bank such as Yorkshire Building Society, Chelsea Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then type in your location for example Drakes Cross. Conveyancing firms in Drakes Cross and further afield will then be shown.