Do the conveyancing practitioners that are recommend handle auction conveyancing in Buxton?

There are a few niche practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Buxton is one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers are based.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Buxton last October but our buyer keeps calling daily to moan that her conveyancer is waiting to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?

Following your house sale your conveyancer should deliver the transfer deeds and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Where appropriate, your lawyer must also confirm that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Buxton.

I am buying a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Buxton who is on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Scotland in certain locations such as Buxton. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I am purchasing a property in Buxton. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Aldermore be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore your lawyer must check the formal instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Aldermore. The CML Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Aldermore where a lease fails to meet these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not isolated to Buxton.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Buxton off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Co-operative. 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 use 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 Co-operative, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Buxton. My financial adviser suggested a solicitor. I paid an upfront payment of £175. A few days later, the property lawyer contacted me to say that they were not on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Virgin Money panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Buxton what are the most common lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Buxton. Most leases are individual and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain provisions are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

Insurance obligations

A defective lease can cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, The Mortgage Works, and Barclays Direct all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the purchaser to withdraw.

I purchased a 2 bed flat in Buxton, conveyancing having been completed 8 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent flats in Buxton with an extended lease are worth £255,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2098

With only 73 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.