Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Askam In Furness. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Askam In Furness

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Askam In Furness is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Askam In Furness are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Askam In Furness you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Askam In Furness may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Is it possible to switch firm as I need to retain a firm on the Yorkshire Building Society conveyancing list. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Askam In Furness five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Yorkshire Building Society

It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Askam In Furness on the Yorkshire Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Askam In Furness. Using search facility on this site, you can compare fees for conveyancing solicitors in Askam In Furness and beyond.

We're new to the buying process - agreed a price, but the selling agent advised that the seller will only proceed if we appoint the agent's chosen lawyers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Askam In Furness

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this requirement. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your own,trusted Askam In Furness conveyancing firm - not the ones that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Askam In Furness conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Askam In Furness conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Askam In Furness conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? Can they put you in touch with clients in Askam In Furness who can give a testimonial?

I purchased a 1st floor flat in Askam In Furness, conveyancing formalities finalised 4 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Askam In Furness with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2087

You have 63 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.