I am not in a position to travel far from Market Deeping. Is there a reason why all Market Deeping conveyancers aren't included on all lender panels?

Banks point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud annually.The removal of law firms from lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the FSA in 2011. Its outcome included recommendations for lending institutions to review their conveyancing panels, which kicked off a major policy change in the sector. This led to banks and building societies pruning a number of firms from their official list of approved solicitors .

My colleague advised me that if I am buying in Market Deeping I should ask my conveyancer to execute a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

This is a search is sometimes included in the estimate for your Market Deeping conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Market Deeping around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Market Deeping.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Market Deeping. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Market Deeping

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

I only have 62 years remaining on my flat in Market Deeping. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce a report which can be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Market Deeping.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Market Deeping - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

How much is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent? Who are the managing agents?

Been searching for a conveyancer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Market Deeping. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no rush, currently empty. Received an estimate from a lawyer for £900 excluding VAT which is a little high considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Market Deeping?

As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT should be about the cheapest for a Market Deeping solicitor firm.