My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Leven. I I am struggling to find out whether they are on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you advise?

The first thing you should do is contact the lawyer and enquire whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you should get in touch with Barnsley Building Society who may be able to help.

I need some fast conveyancing in Leven as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts within 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Leven the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

The deeds to our property can not be found. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Leven 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

As long as you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be retained by HMLR with a Title Number. It is easy to perform a search at the Land Registry, locate your house and obtain current copies of the property title for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be obtained for £20 inclusive of VAT.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Leven. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Leven ?

The majority of houses in Leven are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Leven so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Leven conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Leven - A selection of Queries before buying

Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will add a premium to the maintenance fees? In the main the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, although a few managing agents in Leven ask leasehold owners to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being installed or some other major work is pending to be shared by the tenants and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or necessitate a one time payment.

My uncle completed his conveyancing in Leven 9 years ago. He has since got wed, widowed and has recently married again. He now wishes to dispose of the Leven property. I believe he will just be asked to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the conveyancing practitioner however he is concerned it could hold up the conveyancing. Should he instruct a property lawyer to update the Land Registry information for the property?

The is no need to bring up to date the register as long as you have the proof required to demonstrate how the change of name has come about.

The purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner will review the title entries and require evidence to establish the name change for instance marriage documentation.