When it comes to mortgage companies such as Bank of Ireland, do Didsbury conveyancing practitioners face a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

We are getting the release of further funds on our home loan from Coventry BS as we wish to carry out alterations to our home in Didsbury. Are we obliged to choose a high street Didsbury solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Coventry BS do not ordinarily instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.

About to purchase house in Didsbury. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the RBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Didsbury conveyancer is on the RBS conveyancing panel.

We are intent on selling our home in Didsbury and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Didsbury. Having lived in Didsbury for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Didsbury in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will not give a loan on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Didsbury. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Didsbury especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Didsbury.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Didsbury. I happened to stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Didsbury. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Didsbury Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

This information is helpful as a) areas could cause problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to know about it The prefered form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the leaseholders enjoy being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is often retained where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders. You should want to discover as much as you can regarding the company managing the block as they can either make your life much easier or problematic. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to practical matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. Don't be afraid to ask prospective neighbours whether they are happy with their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and precisely what it includes.