Much to our surprise we have been told by our IFA that my Dover the law firm I have appointed is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. What can I do to check?

You need to contact your Dover lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they may be able to suggest a Dover conveyancing firm that is on the conveyancing panel for your bank.

I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Dover. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I require fast conveyancing in Dover as I am faced with pressure to complete in less than one month. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Dover the following are instances of issues that can crop up and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Dover. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Dover

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed apartment in Dover.Conveyancing has not commenced however I have just had a yearly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?

It best that you clear the maintenance contribution as normal because all ground rent and service charges will be apportionedas part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process