My IFA has asked me for my New Eltham lawyer’ panel member for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have contacted my local New Eltham branch but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your New Eltham conveyancing practitioner . Most New Eltham law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

The sellers of the property we are looking to purchase have instructed a conveyancing solicitor in New Eltham who has suggested a exclusivity contract with a non-refundable deposit of 5k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

Exclusivity contracts are contracts binding a home seller and purchaser giving the buyer a ‘clear field’ to purchase the premises for a certain period of time. For all intents and purposes, an exclusivity is a document specifying that you will receive a contract at a later time which is the main conveyancing contract. It tends to be utilised for buyer protection though in many situations, the seller may enjoy an upside from such agreements as well. There are many pros and cons to using them but you should to check with your conveyancer but beware that it may end up incurring extra in conveyancing charges. In light of this these contracts are not popular when it comes to conveyancing in New Eltham.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in New Eltham. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in New Eltham

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. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

I was recommended by three or four local estate agents in New Eltham to select a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your services rather than a competitor’s?

We refuse to make any referral fee for directing people to this site. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in New Eltham it reveals many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The best method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in New Eltham or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in New Eltham differ, so it's advisable to request at least four quotes from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.