We hired a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Abbey Wood recently. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions I notewe are liable for charges even if the dealdoes not go ahead. Should I ditch them and appoint an internet solicitor practice who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Abbey Wood?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to cover those transactions that do not proceed. Also remember that these offerings rarely protect you from disbursements by way of example Abbey Wood conveyancing search charges.

Are the Abbey Wood conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by ?

Abbey Wood conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from directly.

we are a couple who are buying a newbuild flat in Abbey Wood with a mortgage from .We use our Abbey Wood conveyancing solicitor but informed us she’s not on their "panel". we are left little option but to use a panel lawyer or retain our high street solicitor and fork out for a panel lawyer to act for them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The loan offered to you is subject to its various provisions, a common one being that solicitors will be on the conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Abbey Wood is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Abbey Wood are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Abbey Wood you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Abbey Wood may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Abbey Wood. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Abbey Wood are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Abbey Wood in which case you should be looking for a Abbey Wood conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.