We are planning to purchase with Earl Shilton BS. I visited a few local companies but cant to find a Manchester conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS approved list. Can you assist?

Please do take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Please choose the building society and type Manchester or your location and you will discover numerous solicitors based in Manchester or nearest you.

I am selling our home in Manchester and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Manchester lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Manchester. Having lived in Manchester for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)

About to purchase a new build apartment in Manchester. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Manchester

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? 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. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

What does commercial conveyancing in Manchester cover?

Manchester conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of guidance, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

I wish to sublet my leasehold apartment in Manchester. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Your lease dictates the relationship between the landlord and you the flat owner; in particular, it will indicate if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. The majority of leases in Manchester do not prevent strict prohibition on subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a duplicate of the tenancy agreement.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Manchester - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

Is there a share of the freehold? How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? Are there any major works in the planning that will increase the service costs?