I am helping my step-mother sell her house in Linton. Does the conveyancing solicitor commission the energy assessment or should I organise this?

Following the abolition of HIPs, energy assessments was maintained a compulsory part of selling a house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned before the property is advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms normally arrange. If you are using a Linton conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable local providers

We had selected conveyancing lawyers based in Linton on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. They have just billed me a supplemental fee for the legal aspects of the Clydesdale mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Clydesdale?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancer can charge a fee for this. This fee is not set by Clydesdale but by your Linton conveyancer. Plenty of firms on the Clydesdale panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with UBS. Linton conveyancing lawyers are instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from UBS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have UBS done the survey? Have you informed UBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the UBS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I am buying a new build flat in Linton. 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 legal work.

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

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. 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 control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Linton is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Linton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Linton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Linton may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

How do I use the search facility to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Linton on the authorised to act for my lender?

Step one is to select a bank such as HSBC Bank, Virgin Money or Aldermore then type in your location such as Linton. Conveyancing organisations in Linton and beyond will then be identified.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Linton. I have chance upon a site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?