I have just been advised by my estate agent that my Angmering solicitor is not on the bank Solicitor panel. How can I check?
The first thing you need to do is to contact your Angmering lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Angmering. Conveyancing solicitors on the Nationwide Building Society panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/6/2026 the requirements read as follows :
My wife and I are selling our property in Angmering and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Angmering. We have lived in Angmering for six years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
I'm buying my first flat in Angmering with a mortgage from National Westminster Bank. The builders would not move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The property agent suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about the side-deal as it would affect my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Angmering ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a mortgage on such a home.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Angmering. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Angmering to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Do I need to be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Angmering conveyancing practice?
As is the case with lots of service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be most helpful. Yet there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all suggest solicitors to choose. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your preferred conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your conveyancing.