My husband and I are purchasing a 3 bedroom apartment in Eel Pie Island with a mortgage. We like our Eel Pie Island lawyer, but the bank says she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have no choice but to instruct one of the bank panel firms or continue with our Eel Pie Island property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We regard this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Eel Pie Island conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Eel Pie Island?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Eel Pie Island.

I am buying a new build flat in Eel Pie Island. 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 few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Eel Pie Island

If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

In sourcing the world wide web for the words on line conveyancing in Eel Pie Island it reveals numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so seek the counsel of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Eel Pie Island or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Eel Pie Island differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I own a leasehold house in Eel Pie Island. Conveyancing and Chelsea Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing solicitor in Eel Pie Island who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Eel Pie Island conveyancing firm to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

After months of negotiations we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Eel Pie Island. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Eel Pie Island conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Eel Pie Island residence is Ground Floor Flat 91 Bath Road in May 2009. in a case where the freeholder could not be traced, the Brentford County Court ordered that the Lease be surrendered in return for the grant of a new lease of the Premises at a premium determined by the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. The tribunal concluded that the price payable by the Applicant for the new lease of the premises be £15,900 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 60.45 years.