My financial adviser has requested my Chingford solicitor’s panel reference for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. How do I discover this. I have contacted my local Chingford branch but they cant find it on their system.
You are best placed to get this information from your Chingford property lawyer . Most Chingford conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Chingford. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 15/1/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Chingford conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Chingford.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Chingford. I happened to chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
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 Chingford. Conveyancing and Aldermore mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Chingford who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
First contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Chingford conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Following years of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Chingford. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Chingford conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Chingford flat is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case affected 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 69.26 years.
I am buying a flat with all finances in place. I have provided conveyancer with two separate evidence of photographic identification, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer acknowledging that the funds are legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.
For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your Chingford conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.