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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Godstone

We chose a Godstone based solicitor for my conveyancing in Godstone last week. Reviewing the official terms of business I seewe are responsible for charges even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I go with them or instruct a web based lawyer promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Godstone?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be higher to cover those transactions that do not go ahead. Also remember that such schemes tend not to cover expenses such your Godstone conveyancing search fees.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Godstone. My lender is Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 19/2/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Is it correct that all Godstone CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Santander conveyancing panel?

It is true that some banks and building societies now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

Is it the case that all Godstone solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Aldermore approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the SRA. Some banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

After much negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Godstone. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an on account payment of £225. A couple of days later, the conveyancing practitioner called me to say that they were not on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Barclays panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

I am buying a new build apartment in Godstone. 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Godstone

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

After months of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Godstone. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Godstone conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Godstone residence is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 75 years.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Godstone what are the most frequent lease defects?

Leasehold conveyancing in Godstone is not unique. All leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain sections are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, Skipton Building Society, and TSB all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

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