We are buying a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Roker who is on the Bank of Ireland solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Roker.

How can we tell if a Roker conveyancing solicitor on the Coventry BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Roker obtaining recommendations is a good start. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Roker conveyancing practitioners have been appointed. How long does it take for RBS to issue the offer to the solicitor?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have RBS completed the survey? Have you advised RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

My offer on a detached house in Roker has been agreed to, the sellers do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The sellers have offered on on an apartment, however it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Roker. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Aldermore going?

It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Roker conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you should ensure that your solicitor is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Regarding the subsequent phase this very much depends on the specifics of your case, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. During a hot market some home buyers will apply for a home loan with Aldermore and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their lawyer to move forward with searches.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Roker?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Roker. 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 am buying a new build flat in Roker. 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Roker

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Roker is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Roker are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Roker you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Roker may determine 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.