The deeds to our property are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Gunnislake years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your solicitor will be aware precisely where to find all the appropriate documentation so you can buy or sell your house without a hitch. Where copies can’t be located, your solicitor can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on the premises.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Gunnislake with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not move on the price so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The property agent told me not disclose to my solicitor about the side-deal as it will impact my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Gunnislake prior to retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Gunnislake. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Gunnislake especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Gunnislake.

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Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years unexpired on my lease in Gunnislake. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have used your best endeavours to find the lessor. On the whole an enquiry agent should be helpful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document which can be used as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Gunnislake.

Gunnislake Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that will likely increase the maintenance charges? Be sure to find out if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. For example it is reasonably common in Gunnislake leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Gunnislake. If you like the apartmentin Gunnislake however your cat can’t make the move with you then you have a very hard compromise. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?