I have todaydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Bracknell for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Bracknell conveyancing specialists.

I am buying my first flat in Bracknell with a mortgage from . The builders would not reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my solicitor about the extras as it will affect my loan with . Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary home to a BTL mortgage with and intend to use the remaining equity towards further property. The area we are talking about is Bracknell. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. On the basis that they are your lawyer will be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you lawyer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Fifty years left on my flat in Bracknell. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What are my options?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent would be useful to conduct investigations and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Bracknell.

Bracknell Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before buying

Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that could add a premium to the maintenance costs? In the main the cost for major works tend not to be wrapped into the maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Bracknell require leaseholders to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for larger repairs or maintenance. Who takes responsibility for maintaining and repairing the block?

What type of property do your Bracknell conveyancing quotes relate to?

The quotes issued are only appropriate to standard residential premises in England & Wales. Where you have any different requirements for example industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Bracknell please contact us to discuss your requirements .