We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Upminster?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Upminster.

My partner and I have organised the release of further funds on our home loan from Leeds Building Society as we intend to carry out renovations to our house in Upminster. Do we need to select a nearby Upminster solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Leeds Building Society don't usually instruct firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Leeds Building Society panel.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Upminster. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Principality be concerned?

Given that your lender is Principality your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions contained in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The CML Handbook sets out minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Principality where a lease does not comply with these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Upminster.

TSB have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Upminster has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

Your estate agent will need to know who your solicitors are (make sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Telephone TSB or the broker and complete any relevant documentation. TSB will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. TSB will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Upminster.

Me and my brother purchased a terraced Edwardian house in Upminster. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Barnsley Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Upminster and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

In scouring the web for the term on line conveyancing in Upminster it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so seek the guidance of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Upminster or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Upminster vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three quotes from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Can you confirm the scope of conveyancing handled by Upminster conveyancing firms?

Almost all Upminster conveyancing practices manage to supply a broad range of assistance to home and land proprietors, sellers, investors, landlords and tenants such as:

Private sale conveyancing in Upminster and nationally House purchase conveyancing in Upminster and also around the country Shared ownership and shared equity scheme Drafting in respect of rights of drainage, services, and access (Easements) Lifetime mortgages Islamic Compliant Finance including sales, purchases and refinances