I hired a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Hockley Heath last week. Upon checking the small print I seeI am on the hook for fees even where the transaction does not complete. Would I be best advised to choose an internet firm who offer no completion no charge conveyancing in Hockley Heath?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to cover the conveyances that abort. Dont forget that such deals rarely protect you from expenditure such your Hockley Heath conveyancing search fees.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Hockley Heath. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Hockley Heath?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Hockley Heath. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

About to purchase a new build apartment in Hockley Heath. 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.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hockley Heath

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. 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.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Hockley Heath conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hockley Heath conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Hockley Heath conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

What volume of lease extensions have they completed in Hockley Heath in the last 12 months? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Hockley Heath - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

How many years remain on the lease? It would be wise to discover as much as you can about the company managing the building as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Ask prospective neighbours what they think of their service. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the appropriate party and specifically what it includes.