My IFA has requested my Thetford lawyer’ panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have called my local Thetford branch but they cant find it on their system.

Have you tried speaking to your Thetford about this?. They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

Can you suggest a accepted Thetford conveyancing firm that can complete within under 3 weeks? Would it be better to use a high street Thetford firm or a nationwide comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Thetford conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Thetford. Visit some well established law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Discuss your expectations together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Select the lawyer that genuine.

I am considering applying for a mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Thetford with 65 per cent loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Thetford. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Thetford of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

About to purchase a new build flat in Thetford. Conveyancing is daunting 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 Thetford

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?