I do hope you can assist me. My Gaydon lawyer is informing me me that he is legally obliged toconduct Gaydon conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Nat Westconveyancing panel. Is this really necessary?

Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. As you are obtaining a mortgage with a bank your solicitor has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your conveyancing practitioner would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook requirements . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Gaydon conveyancing searches.

Having sold my house in Gaydon last September but the buyer keeps SMS messaging me to say her conveyancer is waiting to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Following your disposal your solicitor is obliged to send the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Where relevant, your lawyer should also evidence that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the purchasers lawyers. There are no post completion requirements peculiar conveyancing in Gaydon.

I am buying a semi-detached house in Gaydon. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Gaydon you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Gaydon.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Gaydon ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not grant a loan on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Gaydon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Gaydon conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Gaydon conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Gaydon conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing? How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?

Gaydon Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

How much is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent? What restrictions are contained in the Gaydon Lease? Be sure to investigate if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Gaydon. If you like the flatin Gaydon however your cat is not allowed to live with you then you will be presented with a hard determination.