We are purchasing a newly converted flat in Arundel with a mortgage from Skipton Building Society.We have a Arundel conveyancing solicitor but Skipton Building Society says her practice is not listed on their approved list of member firms. We have to appoint a Skipton Building Society panel firm or keep our local solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The loan issued to you contains various provisions, a common one being that solicitors will be on the Skipton Building Society approved list. in the past, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Skipton Building Society

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Arundel?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Arundel will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Arundel. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Arundel.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Arundel it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Arundel commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Arundel.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Arundel. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Arundel

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

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At this site obtain a conveyancing costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Arundel. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you select them for your property ownership legalities in Arundel

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Arundel conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Arundel conveyancing firm) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Arundel conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

I own a 1 bedroom flat in Arundel, conveyancing was carried out in 2003. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Arundel with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 per annum. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2094

With 69 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.