What will a local search inform me about the property I am buying in Lunt?

Lunt conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search is essential in every Lunt conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (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 thirteen topic headings.

I am purchasing my first flat in Lunt with a loan from Nottingham Building Society. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The sale representative told me not disclose to my solicitor about the deal as it could adversely affect my mortgage with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Lunt I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Lunt in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am looking to sell my home. My previous conveyancers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Lunt if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Lunt. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

How and when do I pay the Stamp Duty Land Tax payable for my Lunt house purchase?

Your conveyancer should complete a stamp duty return on your behalf as part of your Lunt purchase transaction for you to sign. On completion your solicitor will submit your Land Transaction application to the Inland Revenue and - as long as they have the funds - settle any land tax liability on your behalf.