My mortgage broker has asked me for my Sandhurst solicitor’s panel reference for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. How do I find this out. I have contacted my local Sandhurst branch but they have not got back to me yet.

Have you tried speaking to your Sandhurst about this?. Most Sandhurst conveyancing practices will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

Me and my wife are acquiring our first house. The has contact usto see if we would like to purchase extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Sandhurst

The scope of Sandhurst conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you adequately understand what information each search could supply. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are unsure, ask the to explain.

Will conveyancers ask for money on account for my conveyancing in Sandhurst?

If you are buying a property in Sandhurst your lawyer will ask you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is needed will be payable a couple of days ahead of the completion date.

I just acquired a flat at auction in Sandhurst. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?

Given that you have now legally bound yourself to purchase you now have to choose a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the deal. An auction property will have a corresponding legal pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer will need. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the conveyancing pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork relating to a leasehold property. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Sandhurst. I have a mortgage agreed with . Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with , you will need to appoint a solicitor on the conveyancing panel.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Sandhurst. My mortgage broker suggested a . I paid an upfront payment of £150. A couple of days later, the contacted me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

I have todaybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Sandhurst for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sandhurst conveyancing specialists.