I have an AIP. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to appoint their panel solicitor as I would much rather instruct a high street conveyancing solicitor in East Grinstead?

You should check but the the likelihood is that allocate you one of their panel lawyers where you want the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the mortgage company and determine if they make available a monetary alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near East Grinstead.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. East Grinstead is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in East Grinstead are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside East Grinstead you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in East Grinstead 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.

What does commercial conveyancing in East Grinstead cover?

Commercial conveyancing in East Grinstead covers a wide array of guidance, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandmother I am selling a property in Swansea but reside in East Grinstead. My conveyancer (approximately 260 miles from meneeds me to sign a stat dec prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in East Grinstead to witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are East Grinstead based

How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a East Grinstead based firm who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?

In the event that you have not formally appointed a solicitor to commence the conveyancing and at this stage simply received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in East Grinstead that you're considering.