I am obtaining a mortgage with Santander. I intend to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Immingham. Does the Santander Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?

The Santander conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, represented by the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

My wife and I are purchasing a house in Immingham. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we will need to put our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

My stepmother informed me that in buying a property in Immingham there could be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Immingham which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Immingham should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I'm the only recipient of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Immingham. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I want to move. I do know about the CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship could be considered the same way as though I had purchased the house in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you may be impacted by that. How sensible a view banks take of it, depend on the bank as this provision primarily exists to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of properties.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Immingham?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Immingham. 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…’

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Immingham. I've discover a site which looks to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Immingham conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Immingham conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Immingham conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Immingham who can give a testimonial? What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Immingham - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

How is the lease structured? Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? Can you inform me if there are any major works in the planning that will increase the maintenance charges?