What can a local search tell me regarding the house we're purchasing in Aylestone?

Aylestone conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as Xpress Legal The local search plays a central part in most Aylestone conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (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 thirteen subject areas.

I am buying a new build flat in Aylestone. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Aylestone

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? 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. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Aylestone before instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Aylestone. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Aylestone. I have chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am buying a maisonette with all finances in place. I have provided lawyer with two separate forms of photo identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are in order and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Aylestone conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.