We are getting closer to an exchange on a flat in Sandhurst and my parents have sent the exchange deposit to my property lawyer. I am now informed that as the deposit has not arrived from me my property lawyer needs to make a notification to my bank. I am advised that, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the bank concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your conveyancing practitioner is obliged to check with mortgage company to make sure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in Sandhurst but how do I know who I should use?

Do not opt for the cheapest Sandhurst conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am planning to move property in March. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Sandhurst. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across your page.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the keys from the property agent but this should only happen when the vendors conveyancers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be handed over. You will need to inform the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal company but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Sandhurst or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Sandhurst.

Are all Sandhurst Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Principality conveyancing list of approved practices?

Some major lenders now make use of the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their panels.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Sandhurst I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sandhurst suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Sandhurst and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Sandhurst. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Sandhurst area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Sandhurst. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

My brother is buying a garden flat in Sandhurst. He was given a quote by the property lawyer suggested by the selling agents and it came to £1275 . It was 7 years ago since I sold and bought a home and the fee was £500. Have costs really escalated to that extent?

You should visit two or three local Sandhurst conveyancing firms seeking prices. It is advisable to base your selection not only on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the reply is.