I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (five years built) in East Dean. The vast majority the flats have already been disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in East Dean?
Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the East Dean conveyancing process. There are hundreds search providers conducting East Dean conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.
I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in East Dean. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in East Dean
There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in East Dean namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to carry out East Dean conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that all requisite procedures should be correctly attended to.
We expect to receive a DIP from Yorkshire BS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Yorkshire BS recommend any East Dean solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint East Dean solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Yorkshire BS through the process.
I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Skipton are being problematic. The East Dean solicitor who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Skipton are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Skipton have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Skipton have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Skipton may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when buying a property in East Dean? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel within the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in East Dean?
Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may take it that lawyers handling conveyancing in East Dean to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
I opted to have a survey done on a house in East Dean before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a mortgage on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in East Dean. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in East Dean to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
I am looking to sell my home. My past lawyers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in East Dean if that makes things easier.
Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in East Dean. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.