It has come to my attention via my estate agent that my Lancing property lawyer is not on the mortgage company Conveyancing panel. How can I be certain that this is indeed the case?

You need to contact your Lancing lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Lancing conveyancing practice that is on the approved list of lawyers for your mortgage company.

I understand that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require chancel insurance when acquiring a property in Lancing? or Apparently there is an ancient law that means some owners of property residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this relevant for conveyancing in Lancing?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you can assume that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Lancing to continue to advocate a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I am buying a new build flat in Lancing. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lancing

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Lancing. I have stumble upon a site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to 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?

What are your top tips when it comes to appointing a Lancing conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Lancing conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Lancing conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Lancing who can give a testimonial? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I invested in buying a 2 bed flat in Lancing, conveyancing having been completed May 2009. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Lancing with an extended lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2093

With just 68 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.