I have just been advised by my mortgage adviser that my Hungerford property lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. What can I do to check?

Your first step should be to contact your Hungerford conveyancer. You lawyer should inform you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

Would the conveyancing practitioners Indexed on your site carry out auction conveyancing in Hungerford?

We know of a number of niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Hungerford is one of our locations where our lawyers cover.

We are purchasing a end of terrace house in Hungerford. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to see if these alterations were previously refused?

Your solicitor will review the registered title as conveyancing in Hungerford will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain changes or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain works need local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be sensible to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Can I be sure that the Hungerford conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Hungerford getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Hungerford. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Barclays be concerned?

As your lender is Barclays your lawyer must check the formal requirements outlined in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Barclays. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and lawyers are required to report to Barclays where a lease does not comply with these requirements. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not limited to Hungerford.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business premises in Hungerford and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act provides protection to business lessees, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Hungerford is one of our hundreds of areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Hungerford conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Hungerford conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with two or three firms including non Hungerford conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not? How many lease extensions has the firm conducted in Hungerford in the last 12 months?

Hungerford Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

How many years are left on the lease? It would be wise to find out as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. As the owner of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people what they think of their management. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money. The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold reversion is owned by the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders benefit from being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is usually employed where the building is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves.