My IFA requires my Bookham solicitor’s panel reference for the HSBC conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I find this out. I have e-mailed my local Bookham office but they have not got back to me yet.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Bookham lawyer . Most Bookham law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Bookham even where I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for instance if I want to acquire an office in Bookham with a loan from Barclays ?
Our search tool is mainly there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Bookham but we have recorded towards the end of this page a few Bookham commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the solicitors directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Barclays
I am considering applying for a Nottingham mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Bookham with 70% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Nottingham ?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, but Nottingham would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.
My colleague recommended that where I am buying in Bookham I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Bookham conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Bookham around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Bookham Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Bookham Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Bookham.
I am buying a new build apartment in Bookham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bookham
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The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.
My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Bookham. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm you're considering.