Our Corby solicitor has uncovered a discrepancy between the assumptions in the home valuation survey and what is in the conveyancing documents. My lawyer informs me that he must ensure that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s course or action legitimate?

Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Corby in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks may not give a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Corby. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Corby especially if they are familiar with such properties in Corby.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary house to a buy to let mortgage with Chelsea Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on another house. The neighborhood we are looking at is Corby. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.

Should I choose a Corby conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? An old friend can execute the legal formalities but her office is a couple of hundredkilometers away.

The primary upside of using a local Corby conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign paperwork, deliver your identification documents and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Corby know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and in the main were happy that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Corby conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Corby conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Corby conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Corby conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

How many lease extensions have they carried out in Corby in the last twenty four months? What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing?

Corby Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

How much is the yearly service fee and ground rent? This information is important as a) areas can result in problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will want to have all the details You will want to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will either make life much easier or a lot more difficult. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day issues such as the tidiness of the common parts. Enquire of other tenants what they think of their service. In conclusion, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely what it includes.