What is the ideal method for choosing a leasehold conveyancing in Merseyside?

Option 1 is to ask your friends and family who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Option 2 is to look on the web for conveyancing in Merseyside. Call a couple or more firms from the list and invite them to forward you their conveyancing quote and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the conveyancing prior tomaking your decision.

Option 3 is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including the type of property,speed, complications and who your intended mortgage company is. Avoid the trap of appointing low cost conveyancing in Merseyside

Our lender has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Merseyside but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Merseyside or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

It is by no means the case that all Merseyside conveyancing solicitors are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above find an approved solicitor tool to choose a Merseyside conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Merseyside. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

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

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Merseyside for my house move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

You can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.

I have recently realised that I have 72 years unexpired on my lease in Merseyside. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to locate the freeholder. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document which can be used as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Merseyside.

Merseyside Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

What is the the remaining lease term? Where a Merseyside lease has no more than 80 years it will affect the salability of the apartment. Check with your mortgage company that they are willing to lend given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Merseysidelease extensions you will need to own the premises for 24 months in order to be eligible to carry out a lease extension. Is anyone aware of any major works on the horizon that will likely increase the maintenance charges?