I am obtaining a offer of a home loan from Halifax. I would like to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Kemp Town. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel include conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Halifax conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

Last November we completed a house move in Kemp Town. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been carried out as part of conveyancing in Kemp Town?

It is not clear from the question as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Kemp Town. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner completes a document called a SPIF. answers ends up being incorrect, then you may have a claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Kemp Town.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Kemp Town?

There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in Kemp Town namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can administer conveyancing services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both required to conduct Kemp Town conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the requisite procedures should be correctly adhered to.

Can I be sure that the Kemp Town conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Kemp Town obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

I had an offer accepted on an apartment in Kemp Town on 15/1/2025, valuation was booked 4 days later, received a clean bill of health. Conveyancer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to UBS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Are UBS entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for UBS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the UBS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I am buying a new build apartment in Kemp Town. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kemp Town

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

How easy is it to use the search facility to select a conveyancing practitioner in Kemp Town on the panel for my bank?

Step one is to select a mortgage company such as National Westminster Bank, Skipton Building Society or Britannia then type in your preferred area for example Kemp Town. Conveyancing organisations in Kemp Town and further afield will then be identified.