We are planning to purchase with Darlington Building Society. I went into a couple of local solicitors yet am unable to find a Southmead conveyancing firm on the Darlington Building Society panel. Could you assist?

You should make the most of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this web page. Please choose the lender and type Southmead or your location and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers offices in Southmead or near you.

How does conveyancing in Southmead differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Southmead contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because developers in Southmead usually buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Southmead or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Southmead in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Southmead. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Southmead to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

In scouring the world wide web for the term on line conveyancing in Southmead it reveals many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and family who have bought a property in Southmead or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Southmead vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three costs illustrations from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden flat in Southmead. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have just received a quarterly service charge demand – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

It best that you discharge the maintenance contribution as you normally would given that all rents and service charges will be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Southmead Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before buying

Please tell me if there are any major works in the near future that will likely add a premium to the service charges? What prohibitions exist in the Southmead Lease? It would be a good idea to find out if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Southmead. If you like the propertyin Southmead but your dog can’t move with you then you will be presented with a difficult compromise.