Me and my fiance are acquiring a flat in Maidenbower. My Solicitor has never been on on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it possible for me to retain my Maidenbower conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the lender approved list?

Your options include

• Complete the deal with your preferred Maidenbower conveyancer but your lender will undoubtedly retain a lawyer from their approved list. The net result is additional cost and probable interruption.
• Get a new solicitor to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the lender conveyancing panel.
• Appeal to your property lawyer to attempt to join the mortgage company panel

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Maidenbower what would it be?

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Maidenbower conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Maidenbower. My financial adviser pressured me to appoint their property lawyer. I paid an on account payment of £200. A couple of days later, the conveyancer called me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Nottingham panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Barclays have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a flat in Maidenbower has been agreed to, now what?

The estate agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (be sure the lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Call up Barclays or your broker and finish off any relevant forms. Barclays will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or seller to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Barclays will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Maidenbower.

About to purchase a new build flat in Maidenbower. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Maidenbower

The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. 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?

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Maidenbower. I've stumble across a web site which seems to have the ideal offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Maidenbower. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Maidenbower should include some of the following:

Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring? Who has the liability to repair and maintain the main walls and foundations. It is essential that you know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and estate Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? The total ownership of the demise. This might be the apartment itself but could also incorporate a loft or storage are if applicable. specifics of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the (you), head lessor, landlord

Leasehold Conveyancing in Maidenbower - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

Can you tell me if there are any major works on the horizon that could add a premium to the service charges? This question is important as a) areas may result in problems in the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the managing agents you will want to have complete disclosure What is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent?