I am expecting a mortgage offer from Halifax. I hope to use a Licensed Conveyancer in Luton. Does the Halifax Solicitor panel allow for Licensed Conveyancers?

The Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Luton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Luton

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. 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. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Luton prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not grant a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Luton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Luton especially if they are familiar with such properties in Luton.

My husband and I are 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the local agent to execute conveyancing in Luton. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A lawyer would need to be really bad in order to consider changing them. Has the loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the offer are re-issued. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental fees and frustration. So that should be your starting point. The search tool will help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Luton

Luton Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

Make sure you enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Luton. If you like the apartmentin Luton yet your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be presented with a difficult decision. Does the lease include onerous restrictions?