Are the Longton conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Nottingham?

Longton conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nottingham directly.

Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Longton so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

As opposed to twenty years ago, most lenders no longer need their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to hand over ID documents and there are still distinct advantages to choosing a locally based practitioner, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Longton.

What will a local search inform me concerning the property we're purchasing in Longton?

Longton conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as PSG The local search is essential in every Longton conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Longton ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders may not give a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Longton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Longton with the intention of speeding up the sale process?

• A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Longton can be bypassed if you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ solicitors.
Many landlords or managing agents in Longton levy fees for supplying management packs for a leasehold home. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought on or before finding a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most usual reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Longton. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Longton leases often stipulate that internal structural changes or installing wooden flooring calls for a licence from the Landlord consenting to such alterations. Where you fail to have the approvals in place do not communicate with the landlord without contacting your solicitor in advance. You may think that you are aware of the number of years remaining on your lease but you should verify this via your solicitors. A purchaser's conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to to exchange contracts if the lease term is under 80 years. In the circumstances it is important at an early stage that you consider whether the lease for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your premises on the market for sale.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Longton - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments? This information is useful as a) areas could cause problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate where maintenance are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will wish to know about it What is the name of the managing agents?