We are purchasing a end of terrace house in Maulden. Our aim is to convert the garage to an office at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to see if these alterations are permitted?

Your property lawyer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Maulden will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain works or need the consent of another owner. Some works need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

is it true that all Maulden solicitor practices on the Skipton conveyancing panel are overseen by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Skipton approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be regulated by the CLC.

I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Barclays. Is it usual for Barclays to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Maulden is approved on their conveyancing panel? Barclays have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Barclays to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

My wife and I have a renovated Victorian house in Maulden. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and National Westminster Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. Is it worth asking National Westminster Bank to clarify?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Maulden and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who carried out the work.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Maulden. 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.

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

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. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Maulden it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for me?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Maulden or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Maulden vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee calculations from varying types of companies. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Maulden. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Maulden ?

The majority of houses in Maulden are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Maulden in which case you should be shopping around for a Maulden conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Maulden, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Maulden with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2093

You have 68 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.