My husband and I are nearing an exchange on a house in Redcar and Cleveland and my mum and dad have sent the ten percent deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now advised that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my solicitor needs to make a notification to my bank. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I advised the lender concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?
The conveyancer is duty bound to check with lender to ensure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only notify this to your bank if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I have 71 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Redcar and Cleveland. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions right?
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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 22/5/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I need some fast conveyancing in Redcar and Cleveland as I am under a deadline to exchange contracts in less than 3 weeks. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Redcar and Cleveland the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I was pointed in your direction by numerous property agents in Redcar and Cleveland to choose a conveyancer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to market your lawyers over alternative conveyancing organisations?
We don’t make any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers our way. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.
I’m about to sell my 2 bed apartment in Redcar and Cleveland. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently received a quarterly service charge demand – what should I do?
The sensible thing to do is discharge the invoice as you normally would because all ground rent and maintenance payments should be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
I am the registered owner of a studio flat in Redcar and Cleveland, conveyancing was carried out in 2002. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Redcar and Cleveland with a long lease are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2102
With 76 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus costs.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
Do I have to pop into the offices of the lender conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Redcar and Cleveland as it will be easier to attend their offices if required.
Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the lender undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in Redcar and Cleveland. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.