My IFA requires my Rochester lawyer’ panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I discover this. I have called my local Rochester office but they have not responded to me.
You are best placed to get this information from your Rochester property lawyer . They should have a central record lender panel numbers.
Can you vouch for a Nottingham Building Society approved Rochester conveyancing solicitor finish our home move within a very limited time frame? Am I best advised to go for a high street Rochester firm or a nationwide comparison site?
We would be happy to suggest some excellent Rochester conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Rochester. Visit two or three firms and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Mention your deadline together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that you trust.
I own a freehold premises in Rochester but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Rochester and has limited impact for conveyancing in Rochester but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as a 1st time purchaser of a two bedroom flat in Rochester. Do I pick up the keys to the property on the completion date from my solicitor? If so, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Rochester?
On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Rochester. Your solicitors will arrange to send the purchase money to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be invited to receive the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this happens between 1 and 3pm.
Does a directory service exist listing Aldermore panel solicitors in Rochester on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings available on the web. If you are seeking to appoint a Rochester lawyer on the Aldermore please use our facility.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Rochester off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Coventry BS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.
Is there anything unique about your site and alternative online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Rochester?
At this site receive a conveyancing costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the nuances of your conveyancing in Rochester. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you select them for your property ownership legalities in Rochester
We have chosen a Rochester conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the engagement letter that they are not overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. Should I be worried or is that standard with property lawyer?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. You should check that they are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who dictate specific stipulations in place on funds deposited on client account.