I plan on acquiring a maisonette in Redbridge. My Solicitor has never been on on the lender approved panel. Can I still appoint my Redbridge conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the mortgage company list of approved lawyers?

Various options include

• Proceed with your existing Redbridge solicitor but your bank will need to instruct a lawyer on their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional charges and probable interruption.
• Choose a new property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
• Convince your property lawyer to pull out all the stops to join the bank’s conveyancing panel

My wife and I have recently bought a house in Redbridge. We have noticed several issues with the property which we believe were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? What searches should? have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Redbridge?

It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Redbridge. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated as part of the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller answers a questionnaire known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers ends up being incorrect, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the vendor 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 Redbridge.

I require expedited conveyancing in Redbridge as I am under a deadline to complete within 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Redbridge the following are examples of issues that can crop up and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

About to purchase a new build flat in Redbridge. 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.

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

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

How simple is it to use your search facility to find a conveyancing lawyer in Redbridge on the approved list for my mortgage?

Step one is to pick a bank such as Santander, The Mortgage Works or Nottingham Building Society then specify your location e.g. Redbridge. Conveyancing practices in Redbridge and further afield should be listed.