We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Linslade?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Linslade.

I am assisting my step-mother sell her flat in Linslade. Does the solicitor order an energy performance certificate or it is for me to coordinate?

Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy assessments became a required component of moving house. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand prior to the property being advertised. This is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors normally organise. Where you are instructing a Linslade conveyancing practitioner they may be able to arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with reputable local accredited person

I am buying a property in Linslade. A rare 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 comply with the formal requirements contained in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Barclays. The CML Handbook contains minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Barclays where a lease fails to satisfy these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Linslade.

I have paid off my mortgage with Aldermore. I assume I don't need a Linslade lawyer on the Aldermore panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your Aldermore mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the Aldermore mortgage from the register. Aldermore, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

1. but are not moving to another property
2. where Aldermore has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
3. Aldermore has instructed the Land Registry to do so

Will our lawyer be making enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Linslade.

Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers conducting conveyancing in Linslade. Some people will buy a house in Linslade, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or by their lawyers which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Linslade. The standard information sent to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a standard inquiry of the seller to determine whether the premises has historically flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the owner, then a buyer could bring a compensation claim resulting from an misleading answer. A buyer’s solicitors should also carry out an enviro search. This will disclose if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be carried out.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Linslade. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Linslade

Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Linslade it brings up numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in Linslade or the respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Linslade vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least four fee estimates from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.