I am considering applying for a Aldermore mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Aughton with 60% LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Aldermore ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Aldermore conveyancing panel, but Aldermore would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

I used Wolstenholmes several years past for my conveyancing in Aughton. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Aughton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Aughton. 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.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Aughton

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Do I need to be wary by estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Aughton conveyancing practice?

As with many service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest conveyancers to select. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that some banks have an approved list of solicitors you must use for the lender related work in your transaction.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Aughton conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Aughton conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Aughton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Aughton who can give a testimonial? What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing?

Aughton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

How is the lease structured? The prefered form of lease structure is if the freehold title is owned by the leaseholders. In this situation the leaseholders have being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is frequently retained where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders. Please inform me if there are any major works anticipated that will increase the maintenance fees?