I am acquiring a flat in Costessey. My Solicitor is not listed on the lender approved panel. Is it possible for me to use my Costessey conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the bank approved list?

One will need to instruct a lawyer to complete the legal work required when you need a mortgage to buy your property. They will carry out all the appropriate legal checks on the property, make sure that you’re registered as proprietor and ensure that all the required mortgage paperwork is in place. One may appoint a Costessey conveyancing practitioner of your choosing. Nevertheless, if the property lawyer appointed is not on the lender approved list supplemental costs will be levied as separate legal representation will be required by them. Bank panel applications can be submitted, so where your lawyer has not historically sought membership they should take the chance to apply.

We are planning to acquire a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Costessey who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Costessey.

My lawyer has informed me that lack of planning permission insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Costessey conveyancing?

The right level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Santander and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

How can we know in advance if a Costessey conveyancing solicitor on the Kent Reliance panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Costessey getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Costessey. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Leeds Building Society be concerned?

Given that your lender is Leeds Building Society your lawyer must follow the formal requirements outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Leeds Building Society. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Leeds Building Society where a lease does not meet these provisions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Costessey.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Costessey. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Costessey

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I am looking for Costessey conveyancing quotes online. Can I be confident that all the Costessey law firms that are listed on your directory are on the lender conveyancing panel?

The law firms listed on our site have advised us that they are on the mortgage company panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the lender panel. To date we have not been informed by either a mortgage company or a member of the public that the data about a specific Costessey conveyancing solicitor being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel is not accurate.