Are the Harlow conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Bank of Ireland?

Harlow conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Bank of Ireland directly.

I am buying a new build flat in Harlow. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Harlow you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender'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 Harlow.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Harlow. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Harlow

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Monmouth but I am based in Harlow. My solicitor (who is 200 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a stat dec before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Harlow who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Harlow based

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Harlow what are the most common lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Harlow. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are erroneous. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

You may encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Birmingham Midshires, The Mortgage Works, and TSB all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to pull out.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Harlow - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

This question is helpful as a) areas can result in problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have all the details How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?