I was referred a solicitor who has quoted £995 for freehold conveyancing in Fulwell. I’m looking to sell a Victorian property for £150,000. Is this over the top? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Fulwell?

The quote is slightly on the high side. Where you are happy to invest time comparing costs you might reduce the fees marginally by say a hundred pounds. That being said, you maycome to regret opting for an an untested solicitor. Remember to ensure the firm can act for your mortgage company. You can make use of our search tool to locate a Fulwell conveyancing firm on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Fulwell.

My lawyer has identified a a problem with the lease for the flat we are buying in Fulwell. The other side have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are happy with insurance and will cover the costs. Our solicitor says that he must check that the lender is willing to move forward with this solution. Are we the client or is the bank?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the risk of a conflict of interest, you and the bank are the client. Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the bank can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your solicitor will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Fulwell. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fulwell

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply a car parking plan.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Fulwell is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Fulwell are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Fulwell you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Fulwell may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Fulwell for my home move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can find presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training reasons.