My mortgage broker says he needs my East Sussex solicitor’s panel member for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have tried my local East Sussex branch but they have not got back to me yet.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your East Sussex solicitor . Most East Sussex conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each mortgage company.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a property in East Sussex?

Unless a prior purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in East Sussex to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in East Sussex?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in East Sussex. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

What is different about your site and alternative online quote calculators for conveyancing in East Sussex?

At this site obtain an accurate costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in East Sussex. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a fee if you instruct them for your property ownership legalities in East Sussex

Due to complete next month on a studio apartment in East Sussex. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in East Sussex should include some of the following:

It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease allows you to add or improve anything in the premises- you should be made aware as to whether any restrictions applies to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is required Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the flat, or working from home Alterations to the property Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? Your conveyancers should enable you to have an understanding of the building insurance obligations

I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in East Sussex, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent flats in East Sussex with over 90 years remaining are worth £227,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2095

With just 72 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.