The vendors of the home we are hoping to buy are using a conveyancing firm in Snaith who has insisted on a exclusivity contract with a non-refundable deposit 10k. Are such agreements sensible?

There are a couple of main downsides with signing a lock out contract (occasionally known as a no-shop agreement) is that it takes away the focus from moving forward with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires limited or no negotiation then it could turn out to be unhelpful. It is not particularly popular amongst Snaith conveyancing lawyers as a result. A further concern is the extent of the remedies available - an aggrieved purchaser should not expect to secure an injunctive ruling by a court to prevent the owner selling to a third party, so the only remedy open via the contract will be the recovery of abortive charges and, in rare scenarios, the additional payment of penalties.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Snaith is more expensive?

The conveyancing charges on a leasehold property in Snaith is frequently greater as compared to a freehold property. This is because there is an amount of supplemental time required in dealing with the landlord and managing agents to collate the evidence about whether the rent and service fee have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Snaith. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Snaith

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Snaith is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Snaith are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Snaith you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Snaith may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

My step-father has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Snaith. Do I follow his advice?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Snaith conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have referrals from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer you're considering.