I am due to complete on the purchase of a property in Ely but as a consequence of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have managed to agree compensation from the vendor of £2k taking the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process however Aldermore will not agree to this. Should they have been involved?

The property lawyer being on the Aldermore approved list is obliged to inform Aldermore of any changes to the sale price. If you were to refuse your solicitor to report the reduction to Aldermore then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Aldermore and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Ely.

I am due to move house in February. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Ely. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from your selling agent however this can only take place once the vendors lawyers confirm to the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you can tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Ely or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Ely.

We had selected solicitors with offices in Ely on the Skipton solicitor panel. They are now charging me a further charge for the legal aspects of the Skipton mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Skipton?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your solicitor may levy a fee for this. The fee is not set by Skipton but by your Ely conveyancing practitioner. Some firms on the Skipton panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some practices incorporate it on their overall fee.

How can we know in advance if a Ely conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Ely obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.

About to purchase a new build flat in Ely. 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ely

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Ely in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend not grant a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ely. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What tools are available to identify a Ely law firm on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the search on this page. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Ely conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Ely conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can ring them to see if they are on the The Mortgage Works approved list