Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as FTB of a ground floor flat in Brighouse. Do I pick up the keys to the premises on the completion date from my solicitor? If so, I will instruct a local conveyancing solicitor in Brighouse?

On the day of completion you do not need to go to the conveyancers office in Brighouse. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the purchase money to the seller's conveyancers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be able to pick up the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this happens between 1 and 3pm.

About to purchase maisonette in Brighouse. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Brighouse conveyancing practitioner is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.

Yorkshire BS have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a house in Brighouse has been accepted, now what?

The property agent will want to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the lawyers are on the lender’s panel). Telephone Yorkshire BS or the broker and complete any outstanding paperwork. Yorkshire BS will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or vendor to arrange an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Yorkshire BS will issue the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Brighouse.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Brighouse I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Brighouse for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am looking to sell my home. My former conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Brighouse if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Brighouse. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandmother I am selling a house in Cardiff but I am based in Brighouse. My solicitor (approximately 260 miles awayneeds me to execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Brighouse to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Brighouse based

I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Brighouse. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Brighouse ?

Most houses in Brighouse are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Brighouse in which case you should be looking for a Brighouse conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

Brighouse Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

On the whole the cost for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Brighouse require tenants to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. Best to be warned whether a new roof is being put on or some other major work is anticipated that will be shared by the leaseholders and will dramatically increase the the maintenance charges or require a one off invoice. The best form of lease arrangement is if the freehold interest is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders have being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is usually employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants.