We are planning to acquire a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Alford who is on the Coventry BS approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Coventry BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Alford.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Alford?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Alford. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am buying a new build apartment in Alford. Conveyancing is daunting 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 few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Alford

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. 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. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan.

My father-in-law has encouraged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Alford. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Alford conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have recommendations from friends or family who have used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Alford. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Alford should include some of the following:

Setting out your legal entitlements in respect of common areas in the block.For example, does the lease provide for a right of way over an accessway or staircase? Whether the lease restricts you from subletting the flat, or working from home You would want to receive a copy of the lease You should have a good understanding of the building insurance requirements What you can do if an adjoining owner is in violation of a provision in their lease?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Alford - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

What is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? This information is important as a) areas could cause problems in the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have complete disclosure How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?