Can you recommend a Barnsley Building Society allowed Trafford conveyancing firm who can have us moved in within 10 days? Would it be better to use a local Trafford firm or a factory type conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Trafford conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Trafford. Go in to two or three law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your expectations together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that genuine.

Completed the sale of my flat in Trafford last January but the buyer keeps e-mailing me to say his lawyer needs to hear from mysolicitor. What should my lawyer have done now that I have sold?

After completion of your house sale your lawyer should send the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. If applicable, your solicitor should also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been paid off to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Trafford.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a high street conveyancing solicitor in Trafford?

Do check but the the likelihood is that appoint one of their panel conveyancers should you want the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the mortgage company and check if they allow a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Trafford.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Trafford before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Trafford. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Trafford. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

Ground rent - what is due and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this will change in the future if lease provides for a sinking fund? Specifying your rights in respect of common areas in the block.By way of example, does the lease include a right of way over a path or hallways? The total extent of the property. This will be the property itself but could also include a roof area or cellar if appropriate. What options are available to the landlord where you are in breach of your lease terms?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Trafford - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Who is in charge of the building? What prohibitions are there in the Trafford Lease? Plenty Trafford leasehold flats will have a service charge for maintenance of the building levied on behalf of the landlord. If you purchase the property you will have to pay this charge, usually in instalments during the year. This may vary from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for buildings with lifts and large communal areas. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay annual, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant sum, say around £25-£75 but you should to enquire it because sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds.