Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Bermondsey so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Nowadays approved lawyers for lenders conduct all of the communications through the post, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction no matter where you live in the country. That being said you can check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Bermondsey?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Bermondsey. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

About to purchase a new build flat in Bermondsey. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bermondsey

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Bermondsey before retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to give a loan on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bermondsey. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Bermondsey especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Bermondsey.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Bermondsey. I happened to stumble across a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?