We are intending to buy a 2 bedroom flat in Selston with a mortgage. We wish to retain our Selston solicitor, however the lender says he's not on their "panel". It appears that we have no option but to appoint one of the bank panel solicitors or retain our Selston conveyancer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. We regard this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Selston conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

I have recentlyfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Selston for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Selston conveyancing specialists.

About to purchase a new build flat in Selston. 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 legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Selston

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

I am looking to sell my property. My past solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Selston if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Selston. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

I bought a house in Selston last 19/6/2024 and to date it is still not registered with HMLR. It was part of a new estate and my lawyer told me that it can take twelve months to complete the registration formalities. I have spoken with HM Land Registry directly and they have informed me the initial application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. Do I need to be concerned?

It is your conveyancing practitioner that you really need to contact in order to satisfy any issues which have arisen as part of the registration formalities for your Selston property. Normal Selston conveyancing practice includes an undertaking on the part of the previous owner’s property lawyer that they will help resolve any registration raised by HMLR so it may be a case of taking action to enforce that undertaking if necessary.