Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Little Hulton is more expensive?

The conveyancing charges for a leasehold property in Little Hulton is often higher than on a freehold acquisition or disposal. This is because there is an amount of supplemental work necessary in dealing with the freeholder and managing agents to collate the information concerning whether the rent and maintenance charges have been cleared and whether there are any significant expenditure in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

I am purchasing a new build house in Little Hulton with a mortgage from Platform Home Loans Ltd. The builders would not move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The property agent told me not disclose to my conveyancer about this side-deal as it would jeopardize my mortgage with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business premises in Little Hulton and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial lessees, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Little Hulton

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Little Hulton for my sale. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training purposes.

I am purchasing a flat mortgage free. My solicitor has been given with 2 separate evidence of photographic identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the funds are in place and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your Little Hulton conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.