Just been in touch with my conveyancing lawyer in Whalley Range who acted for me 18 months ago asking for a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of home move (a leasehold residence and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a mortgage from Britannia. I am now being charged twice the amount. Am I right to be tempted to shop around for an alternative property lawyer?

The estimate does seem a little overpriced. If you you were to look around you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as a hundred pounds. On the other hand, if you were content with the service the firm gave you couldcome to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to check the conveyancer can represent Britannia. Do employ our search tool to get a quote a Whalley Range conveyancing firm on the Britannia conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Whalley Range.

I am helping my sister sell her property in Whalley Range. Will the solicitor commission the energy performance certificate or do I organise this?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy performance certificates was kept a compulsory part of selling a property. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand prior to the property being placed on the market. This is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Whalley Range conveyancing practitioner they may be willing to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable local accredited person

When it comes to lenders such as Skipton, do Whalley Range property lawyers incur an annual charge to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any lender fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Can you point me to a directory of Kent Reliance panel conveyancers in Whalley Range on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings available online. If you are looking for a Whalley Range solicitor on the Kent Reliance please use our tool.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Whalley Range. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whalley Range

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. 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. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Whalley Range is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Whalley Range are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Whalley Range you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Whalley Range may ascertain 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.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Whalley Range. I've land on a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?