Do the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site carry out conveyancing in Burton Latimer by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Do call us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

I am expecting a AIP 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 Burton Latimer solicitors on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Burton Latimer 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 am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Burton Latimer. I have a mortgage offer with Nationwide. 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 Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Burton Latimer. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

I'm converting the mortgage on my existing home to a buy to let mortgage with Nottingham Building Society and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on further house. The area we are interested in is Burton Latimer. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. On the basis that they are your lawyer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

What makes a Burton Latimer lease problematic?

Leasehold conveyancing in Burton Latimer is not unique. All leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain provisions are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the property Insurance obligations

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Lloyds TSB Bank, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

I purchased a 2 bed flat in Burton Latimer, conveyancing having been completed in 2012. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding properties in Burton Latimer with an extended lease are worth £181,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2075

You have 51 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £30,400 and £35,200 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues 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 before seeking the advice of a professional.

I have just placed an offer on an apartment in Burton Latimer and the mortgage adviser that we are dealing with suggested his conveyancing practitioner. He quoted £800 including VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound like a good deal?

You should not rely on a single estimate. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Burton Latimer. Then select one that you trust and crucially, is on the approved list of the lender that you have applied for a mortgage from.