Would the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool handle auction conveyancing in Marlborough?

There are a number of auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Marlborough is just one of hundreds of areas of where our lawyers have offices.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Marlborough. 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Marlborough

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Marlborough in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks may not give a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Marlborough. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Marlborough especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Marlborough.

Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I need to find a firm on the Yorkshire Building Society conveyancing list. I instructed a family conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough five minutes from me but she is not accepted by Yorkshire Building Society

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Marlborough on the Yorkshire Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Marlborough. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Marlborough and beyond.

I only have 72 years left on my flat in Marlborough. I now wish to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What options are available to me?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply 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 Court. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to track down the freeholder. In some cases a specialist should be helpful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Marlborough.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Marlborough - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying

What restrictions exist in the Marlborough Lease? Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that will likely increase the service charges?