My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Barkingside. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Having exchanged you must appoint a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you will have a fast approaching a drop dead date to complete the property. Every auction property will ordinarily have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold property the legal pack should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You need to hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that your finances are in place to complete on the on the contractual date .

Can you help - my lawyer advises that missing deeds insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Barkingside conveyancing?

The appropriate level of missing deeds indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Santander and The Royal Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Barkingside. I have a mortgage offer with HSBC. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Barkingside?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Barkingside will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Barkingside. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Barkingside.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Barkingside it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Barkingside commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Barkingside.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Barkingside. 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 conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barkingside

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Barkingside prior to instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Barkingside. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Barkingside especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Barkingside.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Barkingside conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Barkingside conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Barkingside conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:

What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing? Can they put you in touch with clients in Barkingside who can give a testimonial?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Barkingside conveyancing firm to assist?

Where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Barkingside flat is 104 Coventry Road in July 2014. The Tribunal determined that the lease extension permium should be £22,896.15 This case affected 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 60.29 years.