Completed the sale of my flat in Long Buckby last October but our buyer keeps Skype messaging every few hours complaining that their solicitor needs to hear from mine. What should have happened now that I have sold?

Following your house sale your solicitor is committed to deliver the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your conveyancer should also evidence that the home loan has been repaid to the purchasers solicitors. There are no post completion formalities unique to conveyancing in Long Buckby.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Long Buckby. I have a mortgage offer with . Conveyancing is new to me. 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 , you will need to appoint a solicitor on the conveyancing panel.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in March 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, are being pedantic. The Long Buckby solicitor who is on the conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I have instructed a Long Buckby having made sure that they are on the conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Long Buckby surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Long Buckby?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Long Buckby. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Taking into account that I will soon part with £400,000 on a terraced house in Long Buckby I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer regarding thehouse move prior to instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Long Buckby.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Long Buckby should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Long Buckby. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Long Buckby are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Long Buckby in which case you should be looking for a Long Buckby conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should appraise you on the various issues.

Long Buckby Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

It is important to be aware whether redecorating or some other major work is coming up that will be shared by the leaseholders and will dramatically increase the the service costs or necessitate a specific invoice. How many years remain on the lease? Who manages the block?