I am getting a mortgage with Santander. I would like to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Page Green. Does the Santander Solicitor panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?

The Santander approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

My wife and I purchasing a detached bungalow in Page Green. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will legal conveyancing on the property include checks to ascertain if these works are allowed?

Your solicitor should review the deeds as conveyancing in Page Green will on occasion reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of alterations or need the permission of another owner. Some works call for local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Can I be sure that the Page Green conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Page Green getting 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 advise that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

Planning on purchasing a house in Page Green. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Page Green conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build flat in Page Green. 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Page Green

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Page Green I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Page Green suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

My folks cant seem to find their Page Green land registry title on the site. They recall that back in the 60’s when they purchased the bungalow there were complications with Page Green not being identified on some systems.

Almost all residences in Page Green should be revealed. Have you endevoured to search with simply the postcode. Usually it should identify all the residences inside the postcode. Where registered it will be there with a title number. If they bought back in the 70’s it's conceivable it may be unrecorded. The property may still be revealed but with the title number shown 'na'. In this scenario you will need to find the original title documentation which might be with your parent’s lender.