Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to to identify practices on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Herne Hill?

We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a tool.

I am buying a new build flat in Herne Hill. Conveyancing is daunting 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 is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Herne Hill

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Herne Hill is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Herne Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Herne Hill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Herne Hill may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current house to a BTL loan with Leeds Building Society and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on a second property. The neighborhood we are looking at is Herne Hill. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. Assuming that they are the lawyer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and communicate your desired outcome and needs.

There are a number of houses in Herne Hill on private roads. We are purchasing such a house. What would be the pros and cons of buying a house on a privately owned road?

Herne Hill conveyancing solicitors are used to conveyancing homeson private. Your conveyancing practitioner should investigate title to find any rights or liabilities. It is possible that there is a residents association that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. If one exists, the road should be maintained and look better than publicly owned.