We are looking to buy a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Easingwold who is on the UBS solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for UBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Easingwold.

How does conveyancing in Easingwold differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Easingwold contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because builders in Easingwold typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Easingwold or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Easingwold is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Easingwold are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Easingwold you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Easingwold may decide 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 property.

I was recommended by a number of property agents in Easingwold to find a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to recommend your site ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t make any referral fee for directing people our way. We thought it would be too underhand a fee because a client could think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

Looking forward to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Easingwold. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Easingwold should include some of the following:

You would want to receive a copy of the lease The length of the lease term. You should receive guidance as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Changes to the property Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? You must be informed what constitutes a Nuisance in the lease

Easingwold Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

Most Easingwold leasehold properties will have a service charge for the upkeep of the building set by the landlord. Where you purchase the property you will have to pay this amount, normally in instalments during the year. This may vary from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large communal areas. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, this is usually not a significant amount, say around £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds. Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in Easingwold require leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for major repairs or maintenance.