I am expecting a mortgage with Santander. I intend to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Shoreditch. Does the Santander Solicitor panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

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

At what point will exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Shoreditch and do I need to attend the conveyancers branch?

Where you are round the corner to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Shoreditch you are welcome to come in to sign contracts. That being said, the firms we work with supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The executing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the firm to address the formalities when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Shoreditch)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Shoreditch. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions 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 Shoreditch

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Do I need to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Shoreditch conveyancing firm?

As with many service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be very helpful. But there are lots of parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may recommend conveyancers to retain. Sometimes these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders operate an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.

Would local authority consent be needed to convert a house into a couple of appartments in Shoreditch? This has been carried out to a property next door to my home in Shoreditch and was unaware of the conversion until the works were finished.

Planning Consent yes. Building Regulations yes.