Our solicitor has discovered a a problem with the lease for the property we are purchasing in Burwash. The seller’s lawyers have put forward defective title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our property lawyer says that he must be satisfied that the lender is willing to move forward with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the mortgage company ?

Notwithstanding that you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. You and the bank are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.

What can a local search tell me concerning the property I am buying in Burwash?

Burwash conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search plays an important part in many a Burwash conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.

About to purchase a new build flat in Burwash. 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.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Burwash

Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. 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.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a property in Monmouth but I am based in Burwash. My solicitor (based 235 kilometers awayneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Burwash to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Burwash

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

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Burwash conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Burwash conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

Can they put you in touch with clients in Burwash who can give a testimonial?

Burwash Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Its a good idea to find out as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues like the tidiness of the common parts. Ask other people what they think of their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money. Are there any major works on the horizon that will likely increase the service fees?