I am considering applying for a mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Heaton and Jesmond with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the conveyancing panel, but would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when buying a property in Heaton and Jesmond? or I am told that there is historic law that could mean that homeowners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I purchased a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Heaton and Jesmond. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should assess 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 Heaton and Jesmond and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with the conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.

I am buying a new build apartment in Heaton and Jesmond. 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.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Heaton and Jesmond

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Newport but I am based in Heaton and Jesmond. My solicitor (who is 235 miles awayrequires that I execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Heaton and Jesmond who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Heaton and Jesmond