I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Lloyds. I intend to retain the legal services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Blandfordum. Does the Lloyds Solicitor panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Lloyds approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

The sellers of the home we are purchasing have instructed a conveyancing solicitor in Blandfordum who has suggested a exclusivity agreement with a deposit of 5k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

This form of agreement isn't common in Blandfordum, conveyancers will often direct clients away from them as they detract from focusing on the primary focus, namely conveyancing and if you end up losing your deposit then the solicitor at best left with an upset client and at worst a litigious one. In addition, there is no guarantee that just because the seller has executed an exclusivity agreement they will sell to you. They may be in contravention of the contract if they are offered a large enough financial inducement to do so because a wronged party with the benefit of a exclusivity agreement will still be legally obliged to show losses as a consequence of the breach and this may not amount to the financial upside that your vendor may obtain by breaching the contract, however morally reprehensible that may be.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Blandfordum. 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Blandfordum

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. 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.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Blandfordum before appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a loan on such a home.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Blandfordum. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Blandfordum especially if they are familiar with such properties in Blandfordum.

I am looking to sell my property. My past conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Blandfordum if that makes things easier.

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