Having sold my house in Henleaze last August but our buyer keeps texting me to say his solicitor is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

After completion of your sale your lawyer is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where relevant, your conveyancer must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the buyers solicitors. There are no post completion tasks just for conveyancing in Henleaze.

I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Henleaze. I I would like to check if they are on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing panel. Could you advise?

You should e-mail your lawyer and enquire whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please call Nottingham Building Society who may be able to assist.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Henleaze. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Henleaze

Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

My father has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Henleaze. Should I find my own conveyancer?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor that you are considering.

I today found out that one of the directors of the law firm handling the purchase conveyancing in Henleaze is an uncle of the vendor. Is this permitted?

Provided no conflict arises this is permitted. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many lenders have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Santander A&L as of 29/1/2023, the requirements read as follows :