My IFA says he needs my West Sussex law firm’s panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. How do I discover this. I have tried my local West Sussex office but they have not responded to me.

Have you tried contacting your West Sussex about this?. They maintain a central record lender panel numbers.

We wanted to use a conveyancing solicitor in West Sussex for our home move. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage company won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

A bank can require a panel conveyancer act for it. Borrowers are expected to meet the cost of this. Do use our tool to select a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in West Sussex on the conveyancing panel.

There is lots of here concerning conveyancing in West Sussex but what is your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in West Sussex

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest West Sussex conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am expecting a DIP from this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do recommend any West Sussex solicitors on the conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint West Sussex solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and through the process.

Intending to buy a flat in West Sussex. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the West Sussex is on the conveyancing panel.

I'm refinancing my current house to a buy to let loan with and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second property. The location we are looking at is West Sussex. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the transactions?

Do use our search tool on this site to check that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in West Sussex. Conveyancing and mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in West Sussex who acted for me is not around. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a West Sussex conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Leasehold Conveyancing in West Sussex - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the building? Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, albeit that some managing agents in West Sussex require leasehold owners to contribute towards a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of establishing a fund for larger repairs or maintenance.