Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Lloyds Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Nunhead?

First, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

I just acquired a flat at auction in Nunhead. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Given that you have now legally bound yourself to purchase you must find a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you are faced with a pending a drop dead date to complete the conveyancing. An auction property should have a bespoke auction set of papers. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your lawyer requires. If you have purchased leasehold property the conveyancing papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation relating to a leasehold property. You should give this to the solicitor working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

My conveyancer has informed me that lack of right of way insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Nunhead?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between HSBC Bank and Virgin Money. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Nunhead conveyancing solicitors have been selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from HSBC?

There is no definitive answer here. Have HSBC completed the survey? Have you advised HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

How does conveyancing in Nunhead differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Nunhead contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because house builders in Nunhead typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Nunhead or who has acted in the same development.

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I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Nunhead. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Nunhead ?

The majority of houses in Nunhead 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 clear that you are buying in Nunhead in which case you should be shopping around for a Nunhead conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.