I'm in the process of swapping over from my domestic home loan to a BTL Yorkshire Building Society mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I require a conveyancer as part of the process. I got in contact with my past Woodingdean conveyancing practitioner who who did the conveyancing when I previously bought the house. The quote supplied of £575 plus disbursements has surprised me as its a refinance than a sale or purchase.

The quote is fractionally on the steep side. Where you are happy to spend time contrasting prices you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, assuming were pleased with the assistance the firm provided you maycome to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. Remember to ensure the firm can represent Yorkshire Building Society. You can use our search tool to choose a Woodingdean conveyancing firm on the Yorkshire Building Society conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Woodingdean.

My husband and I are nearing an exchange on a house in Woodingdean and my mum and dad have transferred the 10% deposit to my solicitor. I am now advised that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my conveyancing practitioner needs to make a notification to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the mortgage company about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for this now to delay the deal?

The lawyer is legally required to clarify with lender to make sure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

We are buying a detached bungalow in Woodingdean. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal conveyancing on the property include checks to see if these alterations are permitted?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Woodingdean will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of works or need the consent of a 3rd party. Some extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Can you point me to a directory of Aldermore panel solicitors in Woodingdean on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few banks make their panel listings open the public online. If you are looking for a Woodingdean conveyancing practitioner on the Aldermore please make the most of our facility.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in October 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Co-operative are being difficult. The Woodingdean solicitor who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Co-operative are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Co-operative have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Co-operative have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Co-operative may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Should our lawyer be raising questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Woodingdean.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for solicitors dealing with homes in Woodingdean. There are those who purchase a property in Woodingdean, fully aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, but there are a number of searches that can be initiated by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which will figure out the risks in Woodingdean. The standard completed inquiry forms sent to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard question of the vendor to find out if the property has ever been flooded. If the property has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the vendor, then a buyer could commence a compensation claim stemming from an misleading reply. The purchaser’s solicitors will also commission an enviro report. This will indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be initiated.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Woodingdean is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Woodingdean are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Woodingdean you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Woodingdean may ascertain 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 premises.