My home in Robertsbridge is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Does the need to be on the conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their specifications fairly frequently currently.

My aunt pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Robertsbridge there could be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Robertsbridge which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Robertsbridge should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We are aiming to move property in . Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from the selling agent however this should only happen after the previous owners conveyancers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you should advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Robertsbridge or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Robertsbridge.

is it true that all Robertsbridge conveyancing solicitors on the conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the conveyancing panel they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Many mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be regulated by the CLC.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Robertsbridge. 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Robertsbridge

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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one close by in Robertsbridge I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Robertsbridge for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

In surfing the internet for the term cheap conveyancing in Robertsbridge it reveals many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Robertsbridge or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Robertsbridge differ, so it's sensible to request at least four fee estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you know that the costs are guaranteed not to rise.