We note that you have a post code search directory identifying law firms on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Rotherhithe?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Rotherhithe.

Is it correct that all Rotherhithe CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Coventry BS conveyancing list of approved firms?

A selection of lenders now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,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 conveyancing solicitors.

We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from TSB as we want to carry out a loft conversion to our property in Rotherhithe. Do we need to appoint a high street Rotherhithe solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

TSB would not normally appoint firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the TSB conveyancing panel.

I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Lloyds. Is it usual for Lloyds to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Rotherhithe is approved on their conveyancing panel? Lloyds have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

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

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Rotherhithe. 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 selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rotherhithe

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? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. 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.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Rotherhithe in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Rotherhithe. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Rotherhithe especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Rotherhithe.

I see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Rotherhithe conveyancing companies pay you a referral fee if I retain them for my own house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Rotherhithe.