The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Ham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ham

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

How easy is it to use the search app to select a conveyancing solicitor in Ham on the authorised to act for my lender?

Step one is to select a lender such as National Westminster Bank, Leeds Building Society or Bank of Ireland then type in your preferred area a common one being Ham. Conveyancing practices in Ham and across England and Wales should be identified.

I am a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to perform conveyancing in Ham. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

They would have to be very bad to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you need to inform them of the new lawyer and get the loan are re-issued. Your conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating expenses and complications. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool can assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Ham

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 68 years unexpired on my flat in Ham. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, 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 Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Ham.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Ham conveyancing firm to represent me?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Ham conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Ham property is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case affected 1 flat.

Me and my wife are selling a Ham bungalow we inherited seven years ago in 2011. I have over 12 years conveyancing knowledge and, although retired, wish to undertake the conveyancing. The buyer's solicitor has informed me that their mortgage company will not allow you to do your own conveyancing insisting the funds to be transferred to a solicitor's bank account.

Mortgage requirements to conveyancing practitioners from all mainstream lenders specify that If the vendor is not legally represented the borrower's lawyers should check whether the lender needs to be told so that a decision can be reached if they are willing to move forward.