I was told recently by my financial adviser that my Godstone the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Solicitor panel. What can I do to be certain that this is indeed the case?
Your first step should be to call your Godstone conveyancer. You lawyer should inform you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Godstone conveyancing practice that is on the conveyancing panel for your bank.
My fiancee and I are buying our first home. Our conveyancer has texted usto see if we would like to take out additional conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's relevant for conveyancing in Godstone
The quantity and type of Godstone conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general appetite to risk. What is important is that you properly understand what information the searches could provide. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. If in doubt, ask the conveyancer to guide you.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Godstone. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/10/2026 the requirements read as follows :
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Barclays, do Godstone solicitors incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
I can not fathom if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Godstone bank branch on various occasions and was told it does not affect the mortgage offer and they would lend. My Godstone conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they would not lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?
Provided that the property lawyer is on the bank panel, she or he must follow the CML Handbook requirements for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Clydesdale. Is it usual for Clydesdale to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Godstone is approved on their conveyancing panel? Clydesdale have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Clydesdale to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our home can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Godstone 10 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your lawyer will know precisely where to look for all the relevant paperwork so you may purchase or dispose of your property without a hitch. If duplicates can’t be found, your solicitor may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against possible claims on the property.
I am buying a new build flat in Godstone. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Godstone
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.