I plan on acquiring property in Roundhay. My lawyer is not on the mortgage company approved panel. Am I still permitted to continue with my Roundhay conveyancing solicitor even though they are not on the mortgage company approved list?

You will need to appoint a conveyancer to complete the legal work required when you require a mortgage to purchase your property. They will carry out all the relevant due diligence on the property, ensuring that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the required mortgage documentation is in order. One could select a Roundhay property lawyer of your choosing. However, if the solicitor selected is not on the bank solicitor panel additional costs will be levied as separate legal representation will be need by the bank. Bank panel applications can be submitted, so where your lawyer has not historically applied for membership they should take the chance to apply.

In looking at moneysavingexpert.com for an online lawyer in Roundhay, most advise that I must look for a CQS accredited lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Roundhay is one of the many areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.

2 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Roundhay concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

My husband and I are a couple of weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Roundhay. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?

A lawyer would have to be very poor to suggest changing them. Has your loan offer been generated? If so you need to make them aware of the new contact details and get the loan are re-issued. The conveyancer should be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating charges and complications. So that should be your starting point. Our search tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Roundhay

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Fifty years unexpired on my lease in Roundhay. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. 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 an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to track down the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent should be helpful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Roundhay.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Roundhay - Examples of Queries before buying

Can you tell me if there are any major works in the near future that could add a premium to the maintenance charges? Is there a share of the freehold? What is the name of the managing agents?