Our lender has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Forest Row but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Forest Row or nearer to where I live. Can you help?
Far from all Forest Row conveyancing solicitors are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to identify a Forest Row conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Aldermore, do Forest Row lawyers incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Co-operative. Is it usual for Co-operative to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Forest Row is approved on their conveyancing panel? Co-operative have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Co-operative to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
After shopping around on the internet I have found a Forest Row lawyer having checked that they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?
Kent Reliance will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Kent Reliance will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancing practitioner will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Forest Row postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Kent Reliance, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Forest Row.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Forest Row?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Forest Row. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Forest Row is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Forest Row are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Forest Row you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Forest Row may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Forest Row. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
I own a leasehold flat in Forest Row. Conveyancing and Coventry Building Society mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Forest Row who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Forest Row conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I bought a studio flat in Forest Row, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Forest Row with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 yearly. The lease ends on 21st October 2081
You have 56 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.