My bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in East Sussex but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in East Sussex or nearer to where I live. Can you help?
It is by no means the case that all East Sussex conveyancing solicitors are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to choose a East Sussex conveyancing solicitor on the on the bank panel.
4 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in East Sussex completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. East Sussex is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in East Sussex are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside East Sussex you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in East Sussex may decide 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 property.
I'm remortgaging my primary home to a BTL loan with Nottingham Building Society and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a down payment on further property. The location we are talking about is East Sussex. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the transactions?
Do use our search tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. On the basis that they are your lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your expectations and requirements.
I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in East Sussex for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
You can find documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could monitor call for training requirements.
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in East Sussex. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in East Sussex are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in East Sussex so you should seriously consider shopping around for a East Sussex conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.