My lender has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Maldon but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Maldon or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Far from all Maldon conveyancing practitioners are approved and listed on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to locate a Maldon conveyancing conveyancer on the on the bank panel.

What does a local search tell me regarding the house I am buying in Maldon?

Maldon conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every Maldon conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

Me and my brother own a renovated Georgian house in Maldon. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Maldon and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the position with the conveyancing lawyer who completed the work.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Maldon. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Maldon

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. 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.

We have selected a Maldon conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the engagement letter that they are not overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. Am I right to be worried or is that the norm with ?

We can't see why they should be. Most don't lend money. You should check that they are regulated by the SRA, who dictate stringent stipulations regulating funds deposited in their bank.