Due to complete my purchase in South Yorkshire next Friday. My property lawyer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the lender. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These requirements are not specific to conveyancing in South Yorkshire.

When reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for an affordable lawyer in South Yorkshire, most say that I must instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

South Yorkshire Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have achieved accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was brought about to promote high standards in the home moving process. CQS helps home movers to identify practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. South Yorkshire is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS have offices. The conveyancing scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in South Yorkshire?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in South Yorkshire. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Expecting to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in South Yorkshire. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in South Yorkshire should include some of the following:

An explanation concerning the obligations in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - with regard to both the building, and the more general rights a lessee has It needs to be made clear to you if the lease permits you to add or upgrade anything in the property- you must be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether consent is mandated necessary You should be advised what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned The unexpired lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and aware of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years Specifying your legal entitlements in respect of common areas in the building.For instance, does the lease permit a right of way over a path or hallways?

Leasehold Conveyancing in South Yorkshire - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

Is there a share of the freehold? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? For most South Yorkshire leaseholds the cost for major works are not incorporated into the maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in South Yorkshire ask leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific purpose of building a fund for larger works.

Do I stop my mortgage payments with Co-operative once a completion date for my home sale in South Yorkshire has been agreed?

No, you should continue paying any mortgage payments to Co-operative until the mortgage is repaid on completion as part of your South Yorkshire conveyancing.