How up to date is your database of Ely solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? Do Bank of Ireland send you an updated list?
Ely conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Bank of Ireland directly.
We just had an offer accepted to purchase with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. I visited a couple of high street firms yet am struggling to find a Ely conveyancing firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society approved list. Could you assist?
Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this page. Please choose the mortgage company and type Ely or your location and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers based in Ely or near you.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Ely prior to instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to grant a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ely. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I'm remortgaging my existing home to a buy to let mortgage with Britannia and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The area we are interested in is Ely. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the conveyances?
Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. On the basis that they are the lawyer should be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you lawyer and specify your expectations and requirements.
My husband and I are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Ely. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been issued? If so you need to inform them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-sent. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental fees and complications. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Ely
What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Ely conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Ely conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Ely conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:
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How many lease extensions has the firm conducted in Ely in the last 12 months?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Ely - A selection of Queries before Purchasing
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It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other major work is coming up to be shared between the leaseholders and will materially increase the the maintenance charges or necessitate a specific invoice. The answer will be useful as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have an issue with the managing agents you will need to have complete disclosure