I am assisting my mother sell her property in Bonvilston. Does the solicitor commission the energy performance certificate or it is for me to see to?

After the demise of HIPs, EPC’s remained a compulsory component of moving property. An energy assessment needs to be to hand in advance of the property being marketed. This is not a task that lawyers normally organise. Where you are using a Bonvilston conveyancing solicitor they may be willing to arrange energy assessments given their contacts with reputable Bonvilston energy assessors

I just bought a property at auction in Bonvilston. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Having legally committed yourself to purchase you will need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of priority as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the purchase. Every auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal pack. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to a leasehold property. You should give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete on the date specified in the contract.

I have finally had an offer on a maisonette in Bonvilston accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have offered on a flat, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties booked. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Bonvilston. What should be my next step? When should I get the mortgage application with Leeds Building Society going?

It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then survey, Bonvilston conveyancing search costs, etc). The first thing to do is ensure that your conveyancer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Regarding the next stages this very much depends on the specifics of your transaction, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. In a hot market some buyers would apply for the mortgage with Leeds Building Society and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their property lawyer to move forward with the conveyancing in Bonvilston.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Bonvilston is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Bonvilston are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bonvilston you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bonvilston may determine 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 residence.

Is it simple use your search tool to select a conveyancing lawyer in Bonvilston on the approved list for my lender?

First pick a lender such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Leeds Building Society or Clydesdale then specify your location for instance Bonvilston. Conveyancing organisations in Bonvilston and further afield will then be listed.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Bonvilston. I have land on a web site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? 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?

I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Bonvilston which have in the region of fifty years left on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Bonvilston. The lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As a lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease reduces and it becomes more costly to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

I own a ground floor flat in Bonvilston, conveyancing having been completed 10 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Corresponding properties in Bonvilston with a long lease are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2090

With only 64 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £14,300 and £16,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.