We are about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Exminster. We have hit a snag. The loan offer with Santander runs out on 20/11/2023 but the vendors are putting forward a completion date of 22/11/2023. Can one extend the mortgage expiry date?

The person best placed to deal with your question is your lawyer who is in a position to assess if they should be discussing with the mortgage broker, owner’s conveyancers, estate agents or conceivably all parties based on the circumstances your transaction as of today.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to appoint their panel lawyer as I would much rather appoint a Exminster based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the chances are that allocate you one of their panel conveyancers should you accept the "fee-free" incentive. Contact the lender to determine if they make available a cash alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Exminster.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Exminster. 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.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Exminster

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

How do I identify a Exminster law firm on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.

Feel free to make use of the tool on this website. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of Exminster conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Exminster conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to check whether they are on the Bank of Scotland member panel

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Exminster for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.