It is 10 years ago since I bought my house in Angel. Conveyancing solicitors have now been retained on the sale but I can't track down the title documents. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be retained by the mortgage company or they may stored with the solicitor who handled the purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Angel relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it is more of a problem but is resolvable.

Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Angel. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?

Having exchanged you now have to retain a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the deal. Every auction property will ordinarily have an associated auction set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction papers may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You must hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

I am expecting a OIP from Clydesdale this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Clydesdale recommend any Angel solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Angel solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Clydesdale through the process.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Angel off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Clydesdale. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

I am downsizing from my house. My previous lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Angel if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Angel. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

My husband and I are 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Angel. I am am starting to be dissatisfied with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would need to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has the mortgage been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-issued. The conveyancer needs to be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating costs and delays. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Angel

After months of dialogue we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Angel. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Angel conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Angel residence is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case related to 4 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 98 years.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Angel what are the most common lease problems?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Angel. Most leases are drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Repairing obligations to or maintain elements of the property A duty to insure the building

You could encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Coventry Building Society, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.