My IFA has asked me for my Elmstead law firm’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have called my local Elmstead branch but they have not got back to me yet.

You are best placed to get this information from your Elmstead . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

We are selling our property in Elmstead and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Elmstead. Having lived in Elmstead for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Elmstead. 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 legal work.

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

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Elmstead before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Elmstead. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Elmstead to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I'm remortgaging my primary house to a BTL mortgage with and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The neighborhood we are interested in is Elmstead. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this site to check that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are the solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two deals but you should talk with you conveyancer and make apparent your expectations and requirements.